I will vouch for the products distributed both by Miller's and Bee Folks, just to set your mind at ease a bit. Miller's has been one of the most reliable distributors of varietal honey on the west coast for a number of years, and although they've recently merged their operations with another company's, I don't think that their quality, nor their commitment to providing exactly what they claim, has changed. Regarding Bee Folks, those of us who have been involved with Gotmead for a while, and especially those of us who have been involved with the Mazer Cup International (and the International Mead Fest before that) know Lori personally, have both sampled and used her products in our meads, and we endorse her company and her products unreservedly. She wouldn't stand for selling "grey market" product of any kind, and we know this to be true.
That said, I also agree with the concept of "buy locally" whenever possible. It pays to establish a good working relationship with local apiaries. You'll get the best service and product from folks who you know and deal with personally, IMHO.
