John,
Getting to know the Manager, or one in charge of the HL line at your dealer, whether in your town, state, or another state..can make all the difference in getting what you want.
So many of the personnel could care less about what is sold. Finding someone you can trust to have your best interest at heart is so important. If they realize that you will be purchasing many HLs and are a valued customer can really help a collector.
Derith