Mr_Roberts
Can't tell without creating an account whether BD is actually available for shipping yet though, because it still incorrectly reports the sale date as April 13, 2004 (probably not a good sign). And part of the benefit of a gaming company cutting out the middle man and offering a download is the instant availability; no extended wait for the item to be shipped.
Instant availability is a very good point!
Anyway as for DVDBoxOffice: They've shipped every game to me sofar (and usually takes 1-2 weeks to reach Sydney). While everyone was scrambling for the Unreal Tournament 2004 DVD Special Edition here in Oz, I just ordered it straight from them and recieved it shortly after.
They'll only charge you once the game has shipped. I'm still waiting for Beyond Divinity (I've contacted DVDBoxOffice and they are eagerly awaiting it as well <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />)which should be released any day now I hope. Hmmm they've got stacks of DVDs but the prices could be better I suppose - just wait for a sale at your local KMart or log onto EBay and grab a bargain.
