I do not think that is the issue to be honest. While I do not disagree with you ErikS, I simply think that this whole situation could have been handled better by the manufacturer. I understand a company protecting their dealers. However, going to that dealer and telling them about this new company inquiring about their product for this job (if this is how it happened) is simply not ok. Their business is to sell their product to their customer, not give "insider" information to help that dealer complete the sale.