Rumple, I know that there are a lot of other model-related forums out there. I'm on three others aside from the FSM forum but I'll have to say that, speaking for myself, it seems that the other forums tend to exhude vitriol and animosity amongst its own members. It's not exactly like that here on the FSM forum. I hope that we (you, me & the rest of the forum) can get off to a happier start.
In my humble opinion, I'd suggest contacting the kit manufacturer from this point on. I honestly believe you'll get the decals you need faster that way. I've made purchases both on-line as well as from a local hobby shop where there's been something a little off with the kit. I usually make one phone call (or in my latest case, an e-mail) to the kit manufacurer and, a week later, the replacement item I needed arrived on my doorstep.
I agree that if you've been wronged by a seller, then go after them but that's only if the situation is worth it. But for a dollar's worth of decals (if not less maybe?), I'd say make the call or send the e-mail and then let it go at that.
Oh, and the other thing I almost forgot about is that this FSM forum really does have the friendliest group of people I've had the pleasure of interacting with. Nine times our of ten, if you're in need of something espcially like decals, you can bet your bottom dollar that someone will step up and say "Hey! I've got what you need. They're all yours if you'd like them." But, like they say, you attract more bees with honey than you do with vinegar.
Granted, I think the members of this forum (myself included) always appreciate the warnings of a company's questionable business practices. Maybe we can all hit the great "do over" button in life and start this all over again with a happy greeting rather than a rant.
Hi Rumple! I'm Eric. Welcome to the forum! 