Technics SL 1200G status and availability?

call galen carol audio in san antonio. he had a handful earlier this year 

Get on the waiting list at Music Direct. The Technics are very popular units and they are sold through the mass market. They probably are making them as fast as they can. Otherwise get the Thorens 403DD..

The GR can be had for less at Sweetwater, unless your heart is set on a G. The MK7 is also surprisingly good for a grand.

Try here: Value Electronics

I bought a 1200G last year, and ended up getting a demo unit, most of the hi-fi shops that sold them were out and waiting for more. I don't know about 'making them as fast as they can', as a main point of these is that they are hand-built audiophile turntables. Don't know if you'll find 'em at Best Buy.... 

Thanks gentlemen, I'm about a two to two and a half hour drive to Value Electronics.  I'll likely be giving them a call soon.