Glad to hear the number of positive responses. I really hope this works out. Just want to let you all know that I'm still waiting for a response from the shop. I don't expect to hear from the guy until early Jan. because of the holiday season. Nonetheless, I'll keep everyone informed.

By the way, would someone let me know the process/etiquette of group buys. Do I have to cough up the cash and buy the entire stock and distribute them to individuals in this forum? Or do I collect $$ and shipping info from everyone and forward the list and check to the shop and they do the distribution? Don't know what's usually done and what's consider the fairest and easiest. Please let me know. Thanks.