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I had something very similar happen with a completely different auto part and vendor and this was over $400. When I gave them my credit card it was not made clear that it would be charged before the part would be manufactured and shipped.



The LAW states how and when they have to ship/charge/whatever. The credit card issuing company may also have additional requirements. Learn them.

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre28.shtm

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