I called 6 Gamestop locations, 1 walmart and 1 k-mart (k-mart is a hidden gem sometimes for electronics since the one in my area does not contain high traffic), and Nintendo directly. No one has the Wavebird.
I decided to order one used on Amazon.

If anyone has news, lets us know here on the forums.
Matt

Check Blockbuster video and other major video rental stores that rent games. I found my Wavebird at a Blockbuster.

Its not worth getting a wavebird, my cousons have two and they told me not to get one 2 years ago, because they dont have rumble, and they usse up batteries fast, i reccomend you just get an official gamecube controller and some extension cables.

also arvin, whens the nnext episode gonna be, cos u prommised it today, and i hope ur neck is better :P

This will actually be my second WaveBird (for two player fun on Mario Kart Double Dash!!). I did not see short battery life. I actually have the original batteries in my WaveBird, which are finally dying.

I think I'll check out Blockbuster tomorrow...

some how I was lucky and found a wavebird at my local GameStop

i purchased a knockoff, my only problem was remembering to turn it off, other than that it was fine.

So I checked up Blockbuster (and visited the Gamestop next door just on the off chance that a WaveBird arrived). No luck. I'm going to stick with my Amazon.com order and call it good.

Hang on a second, whats so special about a wave bird over other wireless game cube controllers? it seems like all of you guys have one or are trying to get one...

wireless hand-held controller, cuz apparently cords are dorky, wireless is awesome, but i still use wired controllers >.>

Update: I got a used wb from amazon, but it was a pile of crap. The previous owner apparently let his dog use it as a chew toy before ripping me off.

that sucks, man. i got mine from a local gamestop. it was a bit dirty (some smudges and stuff), but after some rubbing alcohol and q-tips it looks brand new!