Return My New MacBook Pro Ahead of WWDC?

I bought my new:
MacBook Pro
Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012
Processor 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5
Memory 8 GB 1600 MHz DDR3
on Wednesday, May 29 (10 days ago). I just found out that the exact model of computer I own is in short supply, and almost everyone speculates that it's because Apple will announce the release of a newer version of the same thing:
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-205_162-57588097/apple-wwdc-2013-rumors-include-new- ipad-iradio-ios-7-macbook-pro/
I don't want to get stuck with this older one, when just weeks later a newer version is released. Does it make sense to wait until the rumors are confirmed, or just ditch this one right now, by returning it? I bought it in-store. Would this update be announced during the keynote address, and how responsive are the stores after a new product is released? Is there a lag time between keynote addresses, and the actual inventory of new product in the store?
I'm definitely going to get the new one -- I just need advice on the most efficient and easiest way to proceed through this.
Thanks

We don't know if Apple will release a new MacBook Pro during WWDC. You have 14 days to return your Mac, so wait until Monday and if Apple releases a new MacBook Pro, return the one you are using and buy the new one. You can do it without any problem

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I purchased a macbook pro (MA611LL-A) from a person
who tells me he is an authorized reseller. I
purchased my imac 20" from him and it came via Amazon
about a year ago. So, I thought I would get a new
macbook pro 17" 2.33ghz from him as well.
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retaped. There was a small dent in the lid, the
software was opened and not wrapped in plastic. The
corners of the lid do not close flush as if someone
attempted to open it without releasing the latch
properly. There are some other minor details as
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