The Gammas were actually quite numerous, jazzcomp, but they're all sold out now.

Yes a 3 month wait. Gives you time to stash for the Carmines. I've actually saved the $$ over the years for the Maroons & Sport Blues.

Nike Australia rarely stocks 8.5 for some reason. They get them, but in low numbers., Much lower than the demand for them anyway. They also avoid 12.5 (which is even less common) but then the demand is very low.