The B&H site now says "Expected availability: September 01 2012", so I've sent an inquery to the specialist export service at John Lewis to see if I can get an order registred with them. The total price would only increase with about $15, so if I can get it shipped from them right away I'll gladly cancel my order with B&H. Will try to get hold of B&H on their live chat when they open in an hour and let you guys know what they say.
Just checked out Clove too, but they have two different prices on the product page. At the top they have the price ex VAT at £183.33, but under options it says £220.00. If the first is correct I'll gladly order from them, but £220 is huch higher than for example John Lewis. I'v sent them an e-mail asking about it.
Live Chat with B&H:
Me: I see on the product page of the product I've ordered that the expected availability is now set to September 1st. Does that apply to my order as well (which was placed on July 25th) or just to new orders?
Charles S: Hello ***. My name is Charles, and I will be glad to assist you. Please give me a few moments to begin working on your inquiry.
Charles S: All back order ship in the order where they were received.. your order should be shipping soon but we don't have an exact date.
Me: So my Nexus 7 may still arrive for shipping to me earlier than September 1st?
Charles S: I think so yes, but we don't have a time sorry for this..
E-mail from John Lewis:
I got a very different response than the guys from New Zealand and Denmark.
Dear ***,
Thank you for your e-mail. Please note that this particular item is not available here in at Oxford Street Shop and online is available to order only, which it may take 6 to 8 weeks to come in.
Yours sincerely
Maria R
Export Department
John Lewis PLC
Oxford Street
London
Tel.: 00 44 (0) 203 073 0624
Fax: 00 44 (0) 203 073 0677