I checked out Ebay too right before/after ordering mine... they were asking over $300 for them! The guy at my local music store said that he'd had a CV Strat and Tele when they first were available and they both sold within 24 hours!!!! He really thought it would ship sooner than the end of this month but he wasn't promising anything... he said he'd call me as soon as it hit the back door. I'm just "jonesing" about playing a Tele! Every time I see the photos you posted I can't wait to get my hands on that little beauty!