Two years ago, I toyed with the idea of getting in on Alice in Wonderland. I sent in for a packet, and it never arrived. I emailed and was told it was "going out today." Glad I listened to my gut that anyone who cannot send an info packet in the mail probably doesn't deserve 5 figures of pre-order money with no real way to secure it.
I love his work and own two of his machines (TOM and CV). I find this whole thing sad as a brilliant designer now has a stained reputation that will be very hard to ever correct.
Marc