Bought some modern XT stuff which was as advertised and posted super quick. Would deal happily with him again (especially if he links this feedback thread into his profile!).
Super-quick delivery (he must have arranged a special Sunday post!) but more importantly, the parts I bought were far, far better than described and super-clean. Could easily have resorted to upping the ante behind closed doors, but instead honoured the first PM he received. A member to trust - a real credit to Retrobike! Cheers Pete!