Do your research into RTT's before you buy. If you are in college and don't have a lot of funds something basic now might be the ticket as you might not need the most tricked out rugged, usb plug in's etc tent on the market. And you will see there are more similarities than differences. Where they are made, fabric thickness, design. Not to mention other tent companies have group buys, maybe you should check with them as well as forums like tacomaworld, fj cruiser forums etc to see if there are any that are active since spring is around the corner. Also check the for sale section. You might be able to find one there. Saving money is saving money.
Don't know if this is available, shipping might be a good deal since it's semi close to Ar -
http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/167385-For-sale-in-Georgia-Tepui-Kukenam-RTT-(used-once)
Why don't they? CVT, ARB, Freespirit Recreation etc have all participated in group buys. Does tepui just not need the business?