I bet it just depends on the economy. Buyers had to hedge with small inventories this year because the entire economy was lower. Since they basically sold everything without having to put anything on sale my bet is they will have much bigger stocks next year. Especially if the economy turns around at all. Buying is a cyclical thing. If they get burned one year with excess inventory then they overcompensate the next year. Same way with low stocks, if they underbought this year next year they will probably over buy.
So, just wait for next years sales. Or, get in on some of the LED pre-orders, they look to be priced even better this year than last.
Ron