Went to my FLGS today to physically look over the 3.5 books. i had no problem finding plenty of copies to look at, especially the MM. Unfortunately the owner wasn't there to ask how ticked off he was about the street date thing. I know he is upset, but that is only because i have known him since 1987. I'll go in later this week and ask him for all the gory details of his situation. I know once upon a time i would have walked into his store and probably found him sold out of the books, but it has been so long since i have "hung out" in his store i don't know how many other factors could be effecting his sales.