I'm a real brooks saddle fan. You can order any brooks at wallbike and you get a 6 month guarantee.
I tried the b17 and didn't like it.
About the break in, on the seats I like (the b67) i just start riding. I hardly notice the saddle. I guess what i'm saying is it won't be a day and night change. And if the saddle is really really uncomfortable after it is set up in the right position, no amount of breaking it in is going to change it.