Rick, thanks for the further endorsement. Sometimes you just have to go for it, and now with 3 endorsements, I'm convinced I found the right guy.
I won't discuss price - Different cranks require different requirements, and I don't want to speak for Greg, (different strokes, different folks?) but I will say that his price was the best of those I questioned. In fact, compared to a world renowned MG prep shop in California, with factory ties dating back to the 1960's, Greg's price was about 25% less.
And Walt, as usual, you are wise beyond your years. In fact, if we extrapolate on your hypothesis, I think we can now refer to this addage as "Walter's Law" . . .
"Never deal with a machinist who expects flowers, and never date a girl who won't drink beer."