No Classics in stock anywhere

I’ve been to three Guitar Centers and two Sam Ashes in the NYC/Long Island area and not one has a Stingray Classic 4h in stock. Nothing but Stingray Specials as far as the eye can see, with a few Old Smoothies. Is Classic such an exotic item? Sure, I can find Classics online, but I want to try before I buy (or pay). What gives?