I think the long delays are caused by the lack of air traffic going into the USA from Europe. Other shipments are taking priority on aircraft cargo space, so I'm betting the seeds are getting here on freighters that take about two weeks to make the ocean crossing.
I keep my plants in bloom until I'm convinced that they won't get better with more time - usually 9-10 weeks with the hybrids I've been growing.
Also, I checked out a west coast distributor, Pacific Seed Bank, a few days ago. They have quite a few varieties Seedsman doesn't have (like Berry White) but I've never heard of any of their breeders and most offerings are copies of other breeders' (like Rare Dankness) work and they only offer feminized seed (which isn't where I am right now).