[JohnR]

CowHunter, I did have that experience with Manhattan Tackle as well. I ordered about $300 worth of rod building eqipment last year over their online ordering and nothing, no word for weeks. Sent off a couple inquiries with no response. A week later I sent off a NastyGram and finally got a reply. He said that he had been in the hospital but was OK and would immediately ship my order. Certainly a valid reason in my mind. 2 weeks later, nothing. A few more inquiries and I finally bagged it (the rod had been wrapped for a few weeks by then). The only positive thing was that my cc was never charged...