My SA told me the best way to get a mini is to put sign a client order and leave your credit card info. You will then be on a waitlist to get your mini as they fulfil the list. The only catch is when the item arrives in-store they charge your card and ship the bag to your house. You can’t pick it up in store, but the same return policy applies, no issues with returning if you change your mind. She said a lot of people are unwilling to leave a credit card, so they work off luck and often can’t get one because most SAs have a clientele base and if it’s up for grabs, it’s usually sold before it even hits the floor. I had this opportunity with one with the old zipper and I literally had to be the first one in the store because holds were not allowed.
You also need to make sure you waitlisted with the new item code. I was actually able to jump the line because the person before me had the old code. I heard LV is discontinuing the old zipper, so sadly I think the people who are on the old code waitlist will probably not be getting one unless your SA is diligent is updating the code. My SA didn’t even know the code had changed, so an honest mistake that you should confirm with your SA.
You can also try stalking the website. I actually saw one come available by pressing refresh, but lots of people stalk, so really luck of the draw.
If you are ok with the old zipper style (I definitely don’t recommend), I have noticed they are popping up frequently on second hand sites. Before the launch of the new zipper these bags would sell in minutes. On the site I follow, there is a reverse and a monogram that have been listed for at least two weeks I think. They are going for the same cost as new however, and I don’t think that’s worth it. I have a PM Palm spring as well and even when being careful I had cracking after 3 months of using it every day. The mini PS zipper is way harder to open than the PM, so can’t imagine it will do better. Why drop $2K on a bag you can’t open!