Good news - just spoke with Steve on the phone.
He has confimed the following:
1. Shipping is insured to purchase price value
2. Shipping via USPS (guaranteed 5 day shipping or shipping cost refunded)
3. Big D#$k available
4. Likes the idea of a 2 tranche approach
5. Will confirm which glasses will be done as part of Tranche 2
I have asked him to provide a firm price on the items and an estimate on shipping and to commit to a date on when we can expect to have the items posted.
I would like to pay the total amount for Tranche 1 up front and perhaps a deposit on Tranche 2.
Progress...