that was what i was told, that the website doesn't update in real-time and its only when you purchase does the system actually check stock levels and allocate if it is there.
To be fair to them, this is the first time it has happened to me whist shopping with them, as I've previously bought some top of the range bats and they have always turned up no problems whatsoever. I have spent a lot of money with them in the past but this latest episode leaves a sour taste in the mouth, I would expect at least an email or phone call from them in relation to long time customer.
What makes it worse is I really wanted the black helmet, oh well c'est la vie.