Update
I spoke to Ron Dileo, Tenecor guy handling AFY customers, and was told that Tenecor is a competitor, not affiliated with AFY and will not be assuming any liability for the company. He said that Tenecor received a call from AFY last Thursday advising them they were closing and Tenecor should try to accommodate AFY customers if possible. He also said that the AFY building in Long Branch, NJ is closed. Here's the kicker- according to Mr. Dileo, AFY told Tenecor to tell AFY customers to call CC company to have them reverse charges. I paid with a Visa Bank Card in early April and after filing a claim with Bank of America yesterday, the money is back in my account this morning, even before they have concluded their investigation. I had to fax them all documentation of the transaction, etc. I learned that there is a 60 day window in which you can be refunded money for items charged on CC. Outside those 60 days you're SOL, like many other AFY customers.
Lessons learned:
>if something appears to be too good to be true, it's not
>if possible, do not make huge purchases on Bank Card, use CC
>never ever ever give your check info for payment (AFY tried to get me to this over the phone)
>listen to negative vendor feedbacks from fellow reefers
Thanks again to everyone for your comments and well wishes.