FWIW: here is my chat with a verizon rep on line some useful info, some still a little discouraging:

Please wait for a Verizon Wireless sales representative to assist you with your order. Thank you for your patience!
A Verizon Wireless online pre-sales specialist has joined the chat. You are now chatting with Tonya.

Tonya.: Hello. Thank you for visiting our chat service. May I help you with your order today?
You: Hi, noticed you all have released the Samsung sch-i760 to the b2b people, can you tell me when your other customers might be able to purchase?
Tonya.: That's a great question. Is it okay if I take a moment to research that for you?
You: Yes, thank you.
Tonya.: Thank you for waiting. I'll be with you in just a moment.
Tonya.: I do not have a date but it should be in the next 60 days.
You: wow 60 days, why do we have to wait so long? could it be less than 60 days, but no more than 60?
Tonya.: I have not been given a date but usually it is no more than 60 days and not that long after the b2b release. We will get it before the stores.
Tonya.: You can sign up on our home page for email updates to when it will be release.
Tonya.: *released.
You: so it should be available on the web-site before the stores or kiosks?
Tonya.: Yes.
You: Thanks for your help. I will sign up for the updates.
Tonya.: Is there anything else I can help you with today?
You: Only if you could get me the phone.
Tonya.: I wish I could. I am waiting for it too!
You: You guys don't get them before the b2b people? Any info on a price point?
Tonya.: We do not get anything until about a week before it comes out.
You: And siging up for the email update will get me info how long before the release, the day of or maybe a heads up a couple days before?
Tonya.: Usually about a week early

just a chat I had with a verizon rep. looks like the rest of us might have to wait awhile, hopefully the 60 days is just to throw us off.