That's interesting Paul. I tried to buy some SMLE wood off them a couple of years ago. They told me the same as they told you. I was very polite & accepted this, but pointed out that they'd had some SMLE front guards on 'that internet auction house' not long beforehand. I was the winning bidder & they'd shipped them to me without any issues. Whoever I was dealing with then got a bit snotty with me so I just let it drop - I wasn't going to get anywhere. I suspect they may have goofed with the online sale but weren't about to admit it......or maybe it was acceptable as it was under 100 USD. It wasn't worth losing any sleep over anyway........