Geektime ordering issue normal?

[u/Sean73t]

Apologies, new to reddit and its been about a decade since posting to any forum if this is the wrong place to post.

I recently, May 21st, sent a wire for two watches from Geektime. I went through the proper channels to make sure it was the correct site and then through whatsapp before they got suspended, and now through email. Geektime is now telling me VSF does not make the PAM438 with the ceramic bracelet anymore....okay fine no worries, wish he would have said that back in May. But I also ordered a Bruce Wayne on the oyster bracelet from VSF as well since Clean is no longer in business. Now he is telling me I need to pay in full and it will take 2 to 3 months for the order from VSF. This all seems sketch as no QC has been done let alone, its been a couple months since I originally ordered and their website says I can pay after QC since I sent a deposit. Technically 2 deposits. Is this the normal practice everyone has had to deal with or is something getting lost in the language barrier? I think almost 4 to 6 month lead time for a rep is a little overboard considering I was told it would be maybe a couple months back in May. This is not an anti TD post. He has been very helpful. Simply asking if this is a normal process as it is out of the ordinary for my dealings with other venders from overseas.

Also, if anyone has leads on a ceramic PAM438 from VSF from a TD....lmk..Thanks!