Thanks for all the replies guys I appreciate it , it does as I suspected appear that I was scammed to the tune of $720 , now I am out the $ and I still don't have the small block 4 inch stroker crank I need . I realize there probably isn't much chance of recovering my money but I do have a few options I am going to look into . I do know however that a certain Lloyd Whitney and his accomplice former Moparts member " D Bower " are on Santas naughty list and are for sure getting a stocking full of coal. Merry Christmas to all of you !!!