I would never buy live animals from Foster/Smith (LiveAquaria.com). They have a bunch fo crap info on their website in regards to animal care, and I've never seen healthy quality animals come from them.
If you are spending big money on a fish, it's ALWAYS best to see that fish in person. See it swimming, eating, behaving normally.
i agree with you on that... people post lots of positive reviews on liveaquaria, but i think that the site owners only allow the positive reviews to be posted...
I personally like bluezoo more... way better fish, but also some false info on the website... but when you talk to the bluezoo people on the phone... they give you a ton of good info.