I am sure part of the reason there are FTDX-10s for sale is that with IC-7300s unavailable, many buyers of radios in the $1000 to $1500 price choose to buy the FTDX-10 with current pricing at $1399.95, which is comparable to the non-rebate list price of the 7300. After trying out the FTDX-10 some buyers may get frustrated by the buttons close to the main tuning, short screen duration for setting menu changes and the very deep selection of menu options.
Phil N3ZP
Yes, I agree that a valid reason that the FTDX-10 is selling well, and also showing up in the classifieds, is due to the IC-7300 not being available. The '10 is always in stock, and when shipments of 7300's get to the vendors, they're gone in a couple of days. Seems that Yaesu is producing/providing greater supplies of their radios.
I played around with a '10 at my local HRO, and while it has a great performing receiver, the ergonomics completely turned me off. The buttons, especially crowded around the tuning knob, 3D scope, and menu accessibility leaves the radio, for me, difficult to operate. Especially being a contester. If you're gonna make a physically small radio, you have to keep the front panel uncluttered, with only the most used controls on it. And mostly set-and-forget stuff in easily accessible menus. The 7300, although not as feature and performance laden, seems to be a better fit for me in that price point range.
Maybe those that haven't played with it first, before getting it in their shack, are relying on the Sherwood numbers for their decision. Then when they get it, become disappointed with its physical ability for smooth operation..