You can place an order with any company and get stiffed, whether they are overseas or not. Just try to keep in touch with the seller and hope for the best. I hear no stories about people placing orders for Chinese audio and then not getting it, if that helps at all. But if it really bothers you, perhaps you would be better off cancelling the order and buying something from a local retailer or Music Direct?
Buying from China
What do you think the impact will be in buying gear from China in the near future. Will the parts supply chain be depleted. Will part s other then those specify be substituted.? Will wait times for electrics will be extended. I can get pretty paranoid about it. Interested in the options of those with better insights. Should I wait awhile until things settle down befor I place my next order? I imagine things are going to be tough for the small hi end audio manufacturer.