Now why would I want to go with a completely unknown and unproven
(to me, at least) firm, one that can't even spell parts of their
advertisement right, when I can pay just a bit more and get local
service from a US-based company that I know won't have any trouble
turning the boards I need around?


I don't know where you're going to pay "just a bit more" and get anywhere
near as much as these folks are promising. As far as US-based companies are
concerned, I've been using PCB Express (www.pcbexpress.com). Their deal for
a similar basket of features is about $150 for 100 sq in. Being a US company
doesn't seem to have made them any better either...the last time I used
them, I got 3 defective boards out of a lot of 10.

These guys want $65 for a 155 sq in panel. The next closest deal I know of
is Olimex, a European company (www.olimex.com), and they want $105 for a 100
sq in panel. Thats a price difference of 2.5 to 1. I don't care how good
they can spell, as long as their quality and delivery are reliable and good.

Personally, for $65, I'm going to give it a try on the next prototype board
I send out for fab. I'll let you know how it works out.

Joe
W3JDR