From everything that I've read online, trying to buy a domain owned by
Manila Industries is like pulling teeth.  I tried to work through a
company called Sedo and when I paid them $70 to begin the process they
refunded my money saying they've never been able successfully get a
domain from this company.

I want to purchase a domain name owned by them.  How have people
purchased from this company in the past successfully?

You may want to contact this person below (I found this in a blog entry):



23. Dennis McCooe |

It is my pleasure to report success. After we filed a UDRP complaint
with NAF, Manila Industries volunteered to transfer the domain name to
our client.

Do not hesitate to contact me if you require assistance in dealing with Manila.

Best regards, Dennis

Dennis P. McCooe,
Blank Rome LLP,
One Logan Sq, 130 N 18th St,
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Phone: (215)569-5580 | Fax: (215)832-5580 Email: mccooe@blankrome.com