Very strange indeed.? I pre-ordered a different kit (KIT-23617) as a guest and my order was acknowledged 9-29-2023 at 6:01:59 PM.? It was my understanding at the time that the Pi-5 was the only item that could cause a delay.
The only items not included in the kit you received that are listed in KIT-23617 are the SD card, the SparkFun wedge, and the HDMI cable.
I sent another Email to SparkFun last week, but it has so far been unacknowledged.
Best regards, John WoGN??