I remember reading from another post (That I can't find now for some reason)someone who was interested in info about which LCM was better. This might just help;

1/35 tp347 WW II Navy LCM(3) Landing Craft
Trumpeter Models
From Great Models webstore
Status: On Sale & In Stock
Retail Price: $64.95
Your Price: $38.95

Needless to say I already ordered mine.

LCM 3

Enjoy
Bob

If I wasn't banished from buying more kits, I'd be headed over there right now to get one! That is a steal for one of those kits, and it's one that has a lot of possibilities for so many dios and mods.

I had the Trumpeter one given to me by the Nordland AMPS club for hosting one of my motor pool field trips. I know what Perth reports regarding the two kits, I'd go with whichever one I found cheapest (for me the free Trumpeter one).

Come on guys, you know you want one! I paid full price for mine and am happy with it. Getting it for half price will make you twice as happy. Heck, I might buy a second one at this price.

I have had similar experiences with certain items ordered through GM...but I also have had issues with several other online stores. I usually give them a couple months to fill the order and then I just email and tell them to kill it. No muss, no fuss. At this price, I would take a shot and see if it comes in, they don't charge ahead of time, so you're not really out anything.

But it doesn't hurt to be a little wary. Right?

Wow, I must be luckier than most when dealing with GM. I've never had any issues with them, ever, and they were the first online shop I ever used. Still go back there occasionally and order, since they normally have decent prices.

I also order stuff from Squadron, Roll Models, SprueBrothers, Hannants, and HLJ, and have never had any issues either. Guess I'll take a moment to thank my lucky stars