Fastest way to get a macbook pro retina

Okay, so I finally got my graduation money to buy the macbook pro I want. It's the low end pro, 2.3ghz with retina display. ($2200) I checked online and they say there is a 3-4 week before the item even gets shipped. I also tried calling me local apple store twice and got 2 different responses, the first one said they got a shipment earlier today but they quickly sold out nearly an hour later, and the second specialist told me I should just order it online.
So my question is, what would be the fastest way to get the macbook pro? I start summer classes in early July and wish to have my macbook pro before then. As a matter of fact, I'm so excited about it that I want it now.

Hey Shadow...I know how you feel. Mine will be here first week of July. My local Apple store had some today. They also had some last Friday. You have to call everyday....once in the morning and then in the afternoon. If you do this, you will likely catch them with a few from day to day.
I would have canceled my shipment (Apple makes this easy on their site) and picked up one in the store today. However, the one in the store was the $2700. I ordered the $2200 with the 16gb ram b/c I do music and video editing....so I stuck with my online order.
Is this your first Mac? Depending on what you need it for, you may get more "bang" for the buck with a non-retina version.
Oh well...either way...hold that Grad money tight until you get what you want. My Pro Retina will be a 50th Birthday present......so I know how you feel !
Good luck.
Edit: Don't forget the education purchase....you get some off and a $100 apple card.

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