Gentlemen,
As most of us saw last year, retailers will do what they want when they want with what they want. This is not Pete's problem nor the way he would "like" things to happen. But, like many other short run products, these things happen.
Most of you know that I had gotten all wound up in last years release only to feel like a douchebag when all was said and done. I learned my lesson the hard way.
Bottom line is, if a retailer pisses you off, don't buy from them. Don't misdirect your issues with retailers towards the manufacturers. They don't control private businesses.
Just my .02.