Honestly, I don't know what the answer is to buying parts or service from an unknown, outside your immediate area. I know here, I've had a great experience in buying and selling parts among the members. I try to avoid buying on line, but I have several times in the past, done so. I try and check out the vendor as best possible. So far, I've never been beat but have come close twice. I think the more money involved, the more cynical I can become. I think I have a set figure in mind that I'm willing to pay up front, but I'm not sure what it is. I guess it can change with the product or service sought. I hate to see anyone get beat, especially me. That would be a major source of irritation, Carmine.