FYI, If you search under Guitar Center's web site right now, they have half a dozen Epics for sale nation wide.
 
Dave

I was looking at some of them the other day.  The problem with Guitar Center is that every time I fill out the request more info form they never respond. I have a 4 string Epic that I got when I trade my 5 string. I now realize that I miss the 5 and want to trade my 4.

I just saw a 94 Epic at the Chicago GC yesterday. It's heavier than my 96, though looks the same. Oh, and the treble and bass knobs don't have the center detent.

Just Arrived at Nashville GC
Used ALEMBIC EPIC BASS LEFT-HANDED for $799.00

Slightly off topic, the Music Shop in Chicago has had a lefty Epic 5'er on the wall for the past couple of years. Now THAT is one heavy beast.

What you have to do is fill out the box marked 'buy it now' on their website. It does not really commit you to buy it or them to sell it. It just gets their attention. I then put the money on account at my local guitar center store and have it shipped to me. Get a verbal description on the phone though - photos can look way better than the actual thing.
 
Dave