I completely understand what you mean. Since I use PayPal checkout, the order confirmation email you get is from them. Also in order to keep prices on these custom decals down, I must minimize the time spent on them. Repeatedly emailing dozens of people each time a batch goes out or an order is taken, takes some time and is the main reason I switched to taking orders via a website instead of via PMs.
Please understand it already takes a great deal of time to make these decals. And time is what is in the greatest shortage. If I spend more time on emails it will increase wait times and potentially prices.
However, please feel free to send me a PM or email if you ever want to check on an order. I will definitely get back to you as soon as possible with a status. (One email a week is much easier to manage than dozens)
But as you said "in other news"
Those hosts look great. That was very creative cutting the decals so they fit the 501-b!
I appreciate everyone's business and I hope I can continue to offer a product of value to the forum.