Thanks for the input. I was quite alarmed when it first happened since it never happened to my D70, D80, D90. This was the first time with the D700 for me. I'm hoping that since the Nikon Service Center checked it out, the problem has been taken care of.

As for stores not carrying the cleaning kits, that was only one store, Ritz at the Hillsdale Mall in San Mateo, CA. I was on vacation and my mode of transportation was limited to CalTrain that ran only once every hour so I didn't explorer the other shops. Besides, I was too keen on the idea of cleaning it for the first time while away from home and messing up. Anyway, I do most of my shopping online these days (if I'm home) so I'm not that concern.

Thanks again and cheers!