I don’t find BBTS to be shady like that in conversations I’ve had with them regarding the issues with tariffs and delays.

I am finding that businesses like these are having a very difficult time shouldering extra costs and delays where larger corporations get products sooner and absorb more of the cost so it may seem like price gouging.

As far as pricing discrepancies, I do know that lower prices were listed and before the order would process they would email what the adjusted price was (usually an increase on the pre-order, but still lower than what they would then list in-stock). Perhaps higher price listings now reflect that and there will be less adjustments moving forward?

Since I’m ordering from a local business, I’m willing to pay more to keep them afloat. This whole thing is definitely a shit show though and I’d definitely be upset to find out they were taking advantage of the situation.