i just called my local Radio Shack to ask them if they were opening early or doing anything special for the EVO release. i was told no and that they were opening up at 9 am. the good thing was that there were only 2 pre-orders (which i am one) and that they only got 3 EVOs in in total, no accessories or anything. so looks like i will be getting there at 9 and then heading to the closest Sprint retail store to get a case.