Just got notified - in the UK

Bangkok waiting list goes to 2019. And the official distributor is requesting 50% advanced payment to get into the waiting list.
I've bought mine on reverb.com, paying extra$$$$![]()
Got the email yesterday, declined the offer. So.... somebody else is getting mine for now![]()
In Europe it seems like you don't have receive the delivery in person. I could redirect the delivery to an access point two blocks away from home using UPS My Choice and then pick it up after work.