Wow, thanks everyone! Didnt expect to have this many responses already.
I have not contacted his DZO. I dont see the point it in if he isnt interested in doing that way. He said no b/c his DZ is the best in the world and I should trust them. I told him its not that I dont trust them, but if I'm going to spend this amount of cash I would expect to be able to personally inspect and try on the rig to make sure its what I want. I couldnt screw him over...I'd send a money order to his DZO to hold.
Anyhow, I have already "moved on". I just wanted to know if I was being "out of line" as a future reference.