Shawn, I am just sick for you. That is a sorry story on several levels, perhaps the worst being taking part of your dream.
Tell us, is insurance helping your recovery or compensating the loss? Any legal angles for the 'highly recommended' shop?
You can put a word to the Nevada/California region of 'that other club' on their website about your saga. There are WAY more Pantera-trained eyeballs on that side of the US. Can't hurt, could turn up some parts or alert the sellers thereof.
Anyway, hope this turns out.
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