I don't even see the 27.11 event hurting anyone. A bunch 100€ preorderers will have a party and get a Jolla phone in advance. It's optional -they will get their device anyway attended they or not- and the traveling is on their own expense. Of course some hardcore fans will be pissed.

If the shipping of the device begins in early december, I think all the 100€ & 0€ preorders from Europe will arrive before christmas if ordered right away as the device is made available.
40€ and 0€ preorders outside of Europe will probably have to wait an unspecified amount of time though.