Mike,
I think its just everywhere sales are down. Being from your area I know many arent buying much right now due to the economy being the way it is. Its racing season right now for a lot of people in the country and money just doesnt get spent like it does during the winter. If it was the winter I'd snatch of them 454 blocks you have just to have but at this point racing is more important, with gas prices being high it cost double what it used to which means less spare parts to be purchased for me.
good luck
David
ps .. Mike is a good guy to deal with !!