Yeah I've checked, 3 times in total. Twice by phone, and once by email. Actually I had called another place in HK as well before i found the current place I'm dealing with. They were more expensive but also said it would not be a problem for a 6 month, 180 consecutive day visa. I've gotten a 6 month visa in HK during 2007 and it was pretty slack. They wanted my passport, two photos, and of course the money. Ready that afternoon and for six straight months.

As far as looking into this further there's not much I can do. Anyway I'm flying in to HK February 2nd so I'll pass on the results.