I haven't read all of that yet, but that suggested registrar plus others help out with that part, regarding being outside of the listed countries for registering .asia, if thats what you mean. Its possible for us in the UK etc to still get one.
Do you mean, I get charged only if I get the domain ? I have this reseller program of godaddy and they will definitely charge you at once.
Personally i think il just be waiting until Feb then hoping what i want is not taken. Your correct, at godaddy they will charge immediately, but i think some other places dont, unless you actually get the domain. As far as i know, regarding .asia with godaddy, they will take and keep the charge regardless of you securing the .asia while attempting it through pre-reg.