Traders Den — Local services in Virginia

I called about purchasing a safety switch for a shotgun. They had the part in aluminum alloy, and steel. This part is smaller than a quarter. This clown wanted to charge me $20 for the aluminum alloy part or $40 for the steel part. Can we say price gouging?! They don't have a website, email, I had little confidence that the guy could or would get my address correct, and he only takes checks. I needed the part so I was going to begrudgingly pay the outrageous price until I found a review on the place stating that reviewer ordered a part from them mailed the check, never got the part, had to cancel the check, and then had to go find the part elsewhere. I highly suggest that you shop anywhere else than this...

Still forming an opinion. Called the gentleman and he seemed to know his guns. He said he had the part. He explained he'd only take a check. When he confirmed the address he just abruptly hung up; no thanks, goodbye, nothing. I don't mind the matter-of-fact lack of manners if the part comes in. So far, no part , and it's been a few weeks. Seems to be about time to start worrying but I'll keep my fingers crossed. The check's been cancelled so I'm waiting and...