I have had a bad experience interacting with CCG house in the past. Your mileage may differ of course, but allow me to recount my experience. It was originally posted here:
http://www.themanadrain.com/index.php?topic=35782.0in 2008
When the whole Painter's Servant combo broke, I set out to order some Painter's Servants. So, I looked around and saw who had the best prices. They were mostly at a dollar or so each. I put in a preorder from ccghouse.com, 16 Painters for 99 cents each, plus Shipping and Handling.
I got the package yesterday. It was a yellow envelope sent via USPS, and it contained only my order slip. Not a single card. Just the packing slip.
I called and they insisted that because the price went up they would be unwilling to send me the cards again. They said that the only thing they could do was refund my order.
So, I have no recourse. I purchased something, and did not receive it.
And I wanted everyone else on here to know of my experience.
Rich
I should contrast this to other retailers, such as Troll and Toad and Star City, who have sent orders even when made right before the price went up.
So, for all I know this tournament may be legitimate. But I feel it fair to give warning to anyone considering attending this event of their business practices.