1fg for first correct answer

I bought the collectors edition from gamestop
i got they key and i joined closed beta,

how do i get to do all the preselections and play the game with a head start like everyone else if i dont have a retail key yet?
i dont need one?

You do not need a retail key until 1 week after release if you have the preorder key activated.

ok, mines probobly activated since i played the closed beta right