The MX88 is one of the best selling Synthesizers on the planet! Based on the current rate of sell-through and orders already in, when you hear an estimate of November (a couple of months away) that means, if a retailer just got hip to how fast the MX88 sells, and they were to order one right now — that is an estimate about when that order would be fulfilled based on the number of orders already in the system. If “well-known” means the retailer is also “on the ball“, they probably have orders already in the system that will likely arrive before the estimated time.

Assuming those on order are NOT all “pre-sold”, they may have units available to sell long before that. Retailers work on a UPOD system (‘under promise over deliver’ strategy) so that November estimate is based on the worst case scenario.

Querying just one dealer can give results where that dealer may have sold through their units (particular the “well-known” dealers), shop around, you may find another dealer has some sitting in their inventory! (Although most know how hot the MX88 is...)

Just FYI... at Yamaha, we are well aware of the great popularity of the MX88... They sell like popcorn at the movies (remember going to the movies?) Thanks for your interest!