I'm sure it's a legitimate business. One of the reasons online stores can be cheaper is because they don't carry any inventory. When they receive and order, they place an order with a warehouse. The hobby shop probably has someone telling them the same bull they are passing on. Just for self assurance, I think I'd drop a dime to maybe the Blimpy's and ask if there was a hobby store in the area. Might also want to email them a link to this post so they know their credibility is in question. Bad publicity can't be good of any online store. I hope they are legit and make a serious effort to redeem themselves.