Trying to get 26315ST in NYC or around the US

[pjm1289]

I am new to this forum and am planning on getting my first AP 26315ST in grey. I'm thinking of two strategies. The first is to call all three boutiques in the NYC area, and the second is to just make an appointment at Manhattan boutique to visit.

I live in Philadelphia and am willing hop on the amtrak for a meet and greet to (presumably) get on a waitlist but would rather not drive out to the East Hamptons or Manhasset locations just to be added to the waitlist (though I would certainly go there to either location to pick up the piece). My preference is to buy from the boutique and hope to acquire before the end of 2021.

I appreciate any advice anyone can offer. Thank you!