OK, it's now showing again as back in transit...but that MAY not be to me. After ringing Auspost, apparently a damaged item goes to their assessment centre for a detailed inspection and that apparently takes 4 days...
I get the feeling it is back on its way to me though, as likely the box is just boogered - more crossed fingers.
I guess seeing it wasn't insured if it is damaged, scratched etc that I am SOOL (I am sure you can decipher that
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