"out of ballast and he's not sure when he's getting any more" I dont get it. This is his business. Is he closing? I never understood a company running out of their main product. Reminds me of when my daughter worked for a place that sold chicken to compete with Boston Market in the area. She came home early and when I asked her why she said he ran out of chicken and had to close.
I hope he gets more as I will need 10- 20 pounds down the road. JP