I've got 3 AP racks...two CB70's and one Rubbermaid 2221 series....all run on herpstats.

I've also ordered T3 cages from AP in the past; the first time I ordered from them, it was about a month before the cage actually arrived. Their customer service rep informed me right off the bat that they were backlogged and that she would call me when they were ready to make it. I was not charged until the order actually went through. That was probably 2 years ago, though, so I'm sure they've increased their production capacity since then.

More recently, I only waited about 2 weeks for my 2221 rack. I'd say if you ordered now, you'd be good for arrival before christmas. I'd go ahead and get your order in though- you probably aren't the only person out there looking to get something for christmas.

And as far as Spyder Robotics....I think Dion's got a pile of pre-boxed herpstats just waiting to stick shipping labels to. I think less it took less than 72 hours, from the time I ordered it to the time it showed up at my door.