bhartzer I appreciate your opinion. 99.999%? Really? I don't doubt you, I just find it surprising, but you would know. Some software include the java redirect as a drag and drop element. That was this case, and it was not intended to be 'crafty', but rather as a service to human viewers. Not to mention I don't want potential customers to end up at an 'not found' page, which makes the unknowing frustrated with both us and the search engine.

Speaking of unknowing, my problem is 301 redirecting is a big jump to me, learning-wise. I need a crash course or 'for dummies' directions. Otherwise I need a plan 'B'.