When I get a new phone, it gets a folding case. No need for a screen protector then.
Once that case becomes manky I normally switch to a shell only case and a screen protector. Without the protector, the screen eventually gets scratched by things ending up in the same pocket.
Mostly work in a disposable way. Not sure glass ones exist for the phones with stupid curved screen edges?
I think he meant to just not ship to stores until all the online, pre-release orders had been delivered.