There are a few folks offering Mavics for a premium price - some are sure to be scams though. As more are delivered that might be an option, as competition will bring the premium down. An email to Innovative asking how many they have delivered and how many "to go" before your order might be filled should/might give you some comfort, although it is by no means a sure thing as they are being dictated to by DJI. At least you would have a clue - my date is after yours, so I am not likely to get mine before I leave on vacation either. Innovative appear to be trying to communicate better which is good, now if we could get an idea of actual deliveries and how many to go, it would certainly allay a lot of angst. Good luck, let us know what you find - I am sure other members are thinking along the same lines.