When you pay $1200 for an AAR hood, you expect more from Stinger Fiberglass

You make certain points that I believe to be true.

But I also think that letting things go is why we are where we are in many aspects of customer service and the quality of products. I value my time and money. The OP shouldn't have to spend any more of either.
I agree with that as well. In this case, he has to with any direction he chooses. It’s a matter of how much of either. Some people are willing to spend boat loads of both for a matter of principle. I pick those battles carefully. We’re where we are in customer service because morals, ethics, respect toward fellow humans and pride in work and craftsmanship are not taught nor valued in this country anymore. If they were, this guy would’ve got a great hood packaged in an impressive manner delivered by careful and courteous trucking companies....