Since it is a Red Carpet, yes. I don't know them, so no relationship. The people I deal with in the Bay Area I do know, and in the past if something has not gone correctly, have done right by me. LiveAquaria's DD is well known in the hobby as one of most stringent companies when it comes to quarantine, acclimation, and overall care of the animals they sell (how many online vendors have a live arrival on a Red Carpet?). They stand by their service 100%. If I were purchasing most fish, I could examine it in person, make sure it is eating, and at least have a decent chance of making a decision healthy or not. With a Red Carpet, not only would I second guess any visual clues as to health, I think it is important to make sure that they have had the time acclimate to the captive environment.
Snap judgment on the store? Yes. If they were down the street, I would be able to judge them myself, but they are not and I do not have the time to visit every store.