Sorry for the delay and lack of an update... Here is where we stand.
I have been haggling to fill a hole in the group buy because the price break for shipping and for the top-hats was an order fo 6. Unfortunately one of the members on the list has fallen out of contact. So I have been trying to find someone to fill the hole. Finally I have given up on the search and have decided to put a set on the shelf at the shop just to get the order placed at the original price, I didn't want to have to ask the people on the list to pay any more than what they already agreed upon. So, FINALLY the order has been placed and we shoudl see them soon. I will update this thread with their status as I know more. I apologize for the very long wait, but promise it will be worth it
Tom