I'm looking for a slipjoint like..

Both sites you named are run by people that are very active in this forum. They are both known to be good, reliable dealers. I can't speak much to the cotton sampler specifically, but in my limited experience GECs in general are very sturdy. That barlow you ordered is also made by GEC, and I have heard nothing but good things about Northwoods, though I don't have the honor of owning one yet.
 
Nice choices, you are going to love them. They are great knives. Knives Ship Free and Collector Knives.net are both super reliable places to buy from.
 
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