I understand that you're frustrated and you needed to vent but I don't think you're going to find any support here or change someone's stance that you put yourself into this situation. Let it be a lesson learned; don't pre-order. Furthermore, if you're going to rant on here (which you have every right to do) and you're looking to have a discussion about said topic... sarcasm and snarky "rebuttals" aren't going to get you anywhere.
"Yup I understand. I guess you have to get burned before you learn, at least in my case."
- You never were (burned) in the first place, they extended you a courtesy the first time and weren't willing to do it a second time. If anything, you should be here praising them for allowing you to do the first one. Entitlement is an ugly thing.