reading the 5th post on that thread by Zuts is bizarre 
Hey how did he know i would get a 12"dob next
Hi Jen,
I think your scope has been irrevocably damaged and will no longer be any use for star gazing.
You will have to ask your husband to get you a 12 inch DOB to replace it
Just joking, sounds like you will have great fun when your scope is returned.
Paul