Most companies that I have dealtwith , for fabric ,eg Marton mills ,don't actually take the money until the goods have been despatched,especially as it was old stock fabric,it didn't have to be woven,,, then Alex wouldn't have been made out of pocket, afraid it's a little like sharp trading, better luck next time,but I know I'd be very circumspect before I bought fabric from them... just my thoughts... and no reflection on their weaving ability....