jcc, I think the vendor gets charged 3% by the CC company, and some pass it on to customer, and some don't. I've been told by some companies they have to charge me 3% if I pay by CC because they are charged that. So that may be a legit charge, but the most definitely could take back the product and eat the b.s. restocking fee to keep a customer happy. Again, they are being shortsighted.

I guess the pipe is visible when installed, therefore you want a gradual transition? Seems like a local shop could do that.