OK, I'm going to try this in a more rational way. I'll start by trying several blends from a local importer/blender,
Murchie's. They're an OLD name in Vancouver, though they went through a rough time a while back and got bought out from the original family, I seem to recall reading. IAC, I'm ordering 4 blends (and one Keemun) in 2 oz packages. This should give me a good feel for their range and quality. Shipping is a straight $5.95 to BC, so no issue there.
Meanwhile, I'll continue looking for reasonable sources of some of Stichawl's favourites. And probably put in an order with Tea Gschwendner, since they look reasonable. But I'm going to try local first.