Interesting turn of events.
I've heard from a few sources than Fran is "the man" but his thread lost steam, including posting a picture which never materialized.
Fran said mags would be made first quarter of this year. People mentioned Halibrand's years old list, so I called. Richard said HE was just about ready to make mags.....the first quarter of this year. Hmmm. Fran uses M&A. Halibrand uses M&A. First quarter of 2011. Coincidence? Halibrand is a brick and mortar business and I (and others) felt like Halibrand was the choice if all things were the same.
Needless to say, the one who makes the wheels first (or takes deposits first) will get the lion's share of the business. Some of us have waited YEARS.