In defense of HL's record of 'on-time shipping':

Let's keep in mind the complicated process of taking a sculpture and getting it into full production half a globe away, getting the items inspected, packed and sent via container ship to El Cajon. Then to unload containers, break down the products and repack and ship them to about 2,000 dealers.

Now multiply that by 4-5 for the number of LEs under deadline for shipping.

HL has been hesitant in the past about saying just when an item will ship. And sometimes, despite a lot of quality checks along the way, a whole shipment gets trashed because they don't meet the high standards.

I liken this to those who criticize the Space Shuttle program for so many 'launch delays'. If I were riding that shuttle, I'd sure want to be 110% certain things were correct and within limits rather than rush to launch because they are 'behind schedule'.

Looks to me like deliveries for 2000 are pretty much on schedule:
www.harbourlights.com/catalog/2000/

John


[This message has been edited by JChidester (edited 02-17-2000).]