roamingump: i would email them about the way they charges appear, they've always been helpful and open to suggestions for me.

as to the out of stock situation; I know how you feel

i missed out on one occassion as well, but IMHO they have to work up the capital to keep an inventory. it's just a fact of business. for what it is worth they had a substitute i gladly accepted since it is also as scarce as hens teeth but not because of popularity i guess..

bottom line, keep a window open on the page, and check it as often as possible.