Are parts becoming a bit more available?

Go to the LBS and they have the rebuild kit for my seat post in stock for less than the online price less the $18 shipping the online shop wanted. I sense parts are slowly becoming more available. I got a cassette last week, although they had no chins but I sourced a chain at another semi local shop.

I managed to pick up a set of XT 4-pot brakes (with metal pads!) from a local shop on sale for a very fair price. All the online places were more expensive, and came with the crappy resin pads.

no problems at all in switzerland, most stuff is available with next day delivery at our distributors

complete bikes, not so much

I think it's better on average. Especially consumables like chains, brake pads, and tires.