Ben,
I know its of no ude to you now, but I remember in the past that when Canon had a "hot" new release, they spread a few units around the country. That's why, soon after it was announced, I put my name on a list (actually started the list) with a small local Pro dealer. Sure enough; when I went to pick it up last Saturday morning, he said that the Rep told him mine was only one of 10 spread around 3 southwestern USA states.
I guess that strategy worked - but I still can;t win in the Casino! ;-)