"I gave them the serial number and VPI stepped up to the plate and is sending me a "no cost" metal jig ...read zero dollars! They didn't even ask for shipping!"
I thought that might me the case. VPI is an excellent company, but they have a lot of dealers. Some good, and some not so good. A few dealers were pulling the alignment tools out of the boxes and selling them separately. Its not VPI's fault, of course, but its nice to see they did the right thing and just gave you a new one.