"Two months in the project lifecycle is a long time for any project. I'm not surprised they gave you the silent treatment. On the other hand, had you asked for

"Two months in the project lifecycle is a long time for any project. I'm not surprised they gave you the silent treatment. On the other hand, had you asked for more money, I'd be surprised if they balked -- if their offer was genuine." Not in the hardware world. 2 months is nothing.