I can't be certain but, I am pretty sure I saw a x96lc at OE in Seattle when I bought my x96jc. That was a few weeks ago. I was comparing it to the x96jc to try and make a decision. I choose the jc thinking I needed a little more backbone.
I guess I did not really know what I was looking at. Seems that rod has quite a following. Maybe worth stopping by for someone in the area, might be a score!
I drive by OE everyday on my way home, I will stop in and see if I was right, then I will report back and let you guys know.