Mifsuds usually have good stock of Nikon gear - have you tried them?
amazon I think have them.
i got one from warehouse express 2 weeks ago and they said they had 5, but they were selling fast.
I wonder if a few outlets with stock are saying they don't have any so as to create false demand - then when the prices go up in the New Year the old stock, bought in at old prices (but brand new) will appear at the new, raised price?
Cynical? Me?
I wonder if a few outlets with stock are saying they don't have any so as to create false demand - then when the prices go up in the New Year the old stock, bought in at old prices (but brand new) will appear at the new, raised price?
Cynical? Me?

Got my 24-70 from Jessops. Not a bad price, and had it in stock 2 days after I ordered it.
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Admittedly, not the cheapest around, but was quick, and they were awsome to deal with. Which imho is worth a little premium.