Daryll ... I agree, but in this case, I'm not personally being held hostage in any way ... I don't have a project in the works that requires this scope, nor do I have any lonely rifles waiting for this scope. My credit card has not been charged, and won't be until the scope has shipped ...
I'm not saying that makes it right, or wrong for that matter ... and I would be rather peeved were I being 'held up' ...
So far, despite the mix-up with the advertisement on their website and lack of stock to fill orders, it does appear that Chris is working to get things straightened out ... The other thing Chris seems to need to concentrate on, is getting his employees on the same page - aka: communication within the company ...
