Not necessarily! Almost all items that are originally listed as pre-order will be available from the shop in the future... however there is no guarentee when (or if) those items will be restocked if they sell out. Placing a pre-order is a great way to ensure that you don't miss out on a favorite new release (and it also helps me as your stitchy shop curator to know what to stock!). Pre-orders are a huge help and I do a happy dance every time they come in!