IMHO the floodgate will open around mid November. The main reason is probably due to their manufacturing bottlenecks. So right now they're churning out the products to stock so they'll have enough for the 'worldwide' release by next month.

This situation is made worse for TMO users, because we've been following the N9 for quite a damn while: even before it was officially announced, and through numerous delays, up to the trickling of products available here and there.

Sadly, it's those who care the most will be afflicted with the most pain. Heh.