I agree with Joe. I've personally met with Albert at the last LAVX meet and bought the chrome mirror covers from him too. From our brief meeting and his earlier transactions on the VMag board, doesn't come across as someone trying to pull a fast one, IMO.

He and I actually talked about working together to produce more carbon fiber accessories for the VX. My impression of his personal determination in expanding the availability of unaccessible products here to the US was commendable. Whatever the reason for his lengthy absence, I'm sure it was of a nature beyond his control or predictabilty. Just my 2 cents.