I'm a stay at home dad, I know it will be awhile before they are available but I am checking COV multiple times a day just on the offchance.
A loud "CAW!" reverberates through the GG "Looking for Advice" thread and suddenly an odd, blue avian, appears, seated on a plain brown wooden perch. A platinum medallion around his neck starts to glow a smooth burnt-sienna color and you hear a deep, smooth, male, Latin translated voice:
"Hail, greetings and salutations Xylocaine! I stop by, briefly, to offer this Byrd's

I too wanted a GG, specifically, a SSGGTS. I saved, scrupulously, for almost 6 months. When I finally hit my target $, in my fund, I started checking the ECF classifieds and was able to buy one, with several other additions, from a reputable seller who was the first owner. Since it still carries the lifetime GG warranty, and came, yes, with one small scratch on the end cap, I purchased it. I did not have to wait and watch the pre-order thread, pre-order, and wait. I am so very glad to have purchased my 2012 "By Imeo" SSGGTS #3163 last December. This was the way I was able to finally afford to purchase my SSGGTS and I am so very happy that I did so. Good luck on your quest. One day, you too, will be a proud GG owner and understand why owning one is so special. I offer my experience for your consideration and a possible other viable alternative for your consideration."
Suddenly Yardbyrd opens his beak wide and another, very loud, very pronounced "CAW!" reverberates through this thread and as quickly as he appeared -he is gone.