I've worked with many of these stores. Some do not always require POG's and some do.
Convincing you is no big deal to me but I've done my DD and want expectations for placement to be realistic for investors. There is nothing wrong with the product not being on the shelves until March.
Maybe you can contribute some useful information as I have. Just look back about a week and a half ago, I posted some great DD that I did regarding AAPT and all of it has come true. Keep doubting me.