Thought I would check out the listing on jd.com. It mentions that the first batch sold out. So I imagine that's what the delay is all about. There just currently isn't enough product to satisfy demand.
As I said in a previous post, I don't mind waiting. I just want to make sure that I am still covered by the Purchase Protection policy.
Not sure why the seller just doesn't provide some clear information on what is happening. Perhaps they are still hoping to get me my order on time. I'm hoping that too, but I don't have a lot of confidence now in that happening.
If for some reason this purchase from this seller does not work out, I may look into other options.
Already, I have contacted the store where I got my A2 Pro from on Aliexpress and have asked if they will be getting this model. I have had more communication from them so far than from the Shenzhen JTWX store.
Alternatively, I may wait until the phone becomes available through the CECT Shop. They are apparently "coming soon":
https://www.cect-shop.com/en/hisense-a5.html?v=10349
I haven't ever ordered anything from the CECT Shop, but I am impressed by their responses to some recent negative reviews on Trustpilot:
https://ca.trustpilot.com/review/cect-shop.com