I tend to order at least one or two MTB frames a year just because I love building them up. I ordered the 2023 Spirit a few weeks ago and am expecting it anyday. I'll update y'all when it arrives with some photos and do a build log.

I've ordered a few frames from Hongfu and have not had these problems. I have usually emailed back and forth with Daisy. I actually have one on order now. My first question is always "do you have X frame in Y size in stock or will I have to wait for it?". I require the largest frames they make, which they don't seem to stock as well. My experience is they have delivered what they said and when they said. I wouldn't trash the whole company on one interaction, but take it as a lesson to get as much info as possible before giving them any money.