Keeping it short! Purchased lamp online. Two phone calls (not returned), and two emails (no response) made to Advanced Lamps. 2 1/2 weeks later order placed by Advanced Lamps to ship lamp.
One big ole lesson here. Should have done my homework. This said it all: http://www.bbb.org/connecticut/business-reviews/projection-apparatus/advanced-lamps-llc-in-meriden-ct-*******/