I'd blame the MFG, not punish the TCA .
Waiting on club cars isn't really new. It's proportionally about the same I think considering it's a longer wait for anything "special" today.
They didn't hold off on everything, and I cant recall what it was now, but I know I waited over a year for a missing item in my space X set as a kid. I was worried I'd never get it as it wasn't looking to hot on Lionel staying in business. I think I waited until 67 or 68 before we got a call.(Gramps had pull too)
What I don't recall was being fed B.S. which I'd guess Stu may have been fed by Lionel. (any ideas to help him? )
The Heinz looks good. "Worth the wait"...? (obligatory katsup joke )