Okay, I pre-ordered from Amazon just now and it gives me an estimated ship date of Oct. 30. I paid for 1-day shipping. I will post again if I get shipment notification or any notice of a delay... Hope it arrives next Tuesday or Wednesday.

I am glad to see I wasn't the only one who nearly berated a hapless Borders employee with phrases like "Don't you know this is a major release? What are you thinking?!" I also tried calling Amoeba today and was willing to brave traffic into Hollywood to pick it up... but no dice. 16 years ...

I checked CD Universe, thanks for the tip. Looks like the earliest it could get here, even with overnight shipping, is next Monday, so my plan is to hold off and try Barnes and Noble again next Tuesday. I guess I'd rather wait the extra day and pay around $15 than pay $30 to have it get here the eve...

I tried Borders and Barnes & Noble in Santa Monica, no luck. I tried ordering on Amazon w/ 1-Day shipping and the estimated arrival date was November 22nd!! So I cancelled the order. Any ideas on how to get this puppy today, tomorrow, or next Tuesday at the latest?