OK kids knock it off! Russ was wrong for shipping the case via CA and he admitted that. Only Russ knows the condition as it was sent off. Only Vella knows the condition as received. He did not return it and has since altered the condition. Neither gentleman has presented complete evidence of the condition on either end so the case is in dispute and frankly on resolvable. Vella is wrong in taking his issue to this forum and one might say Caveat Emptor in respect of him. Duh, Caveat Emptor in every transaction no matter who you're dealing with, and for heaven's sake protect your self.