Waitlist means that you are willing to wait for the item to be restocked if possible from the vendor. It does not guarantee availability or restocking. When an item becomes available, after those who have pre-authorized it have received theirs, you will be notified via email if one is available and placed in your cart. These items expire after a short time in your cart, so if you REALLY don't want to miss an item, the suggestion is to pre-authorize it vs. waitlist.