Yeah, it is very wrong. I keep rolling it over in my mind trying to understand what would make a person think it is accpetable to basically what resulted in stealing over $6500 from numerous people who put their trust in him. I would be more understanding if there were unforseen complications with the manufacturer or something. But to keep us uninformed and deliberately ignoring requests for information just isn't right. In the end it would have been cheaper for him to deliver the boots, than have to deal with the various credit card companies, collection agencies, and any other law enforcement agencies that might get involved, not to mention any difficulties this might cause for his business.
I really wish he'd chime in.