While I was in college, I found the WW Grigg website and thought I would try one of their rods. I placed my order with the online retailer they were using at the time, but never recieved my rod. My credit card was never charged, but I did order the rod and had all the confirmation info to prove it.
As far as the rods go, the Wal-Mart here in Fairbanks, AK sells them and they feel nice. I'd say go for it.