And it all started with just a tank...

Where is the guy located? It may be that he started the process of shipping and then never followed through. Good for you and the PayPal dispute. I did that once and the guy got on the stick and got the item shipped. I know he was just sitting on it and not doing the right thing. Did he use FedEx or UPS? I'd also call them and see what they can tell you.
 
Well in this case, I have had the tracking number for about two weeks. He's located outside of austin tx and he used the USPS. It passed through a "USPS sorting facility" on the 26th of last month, so the guy wasn't "sitting on it" but he did get a really nasty attitude about sending a replacement because of the route that I went to contact him didnt please his liking I suppose.

That's what the buyer protection is all about, now let's just hope that the good ol' rain or shine postal service doesnt screw me again. After all it is a government agency.
 
Looking good so far man, looking forward to the rest.
 
That's why I hesitate to use the USPS for shipping things. First, their tracking system sucks. Secondly they can't even track a package if something goes wrong. They need to take lessons from UPS or FedEx. A little story of my own... I once shipped my step-son's tool from Sacramento, CA to Kansas City, MO. Shipped on 3 day priority mail, it took 6 months (no joke) to get there. Needless to say, long before that the USPS had to pay the insurance claim. Then one day, out of the blue, the tools arrived.
 
Verry Intrested!
 
Well while I'm still waiting for the smaller bit, I decided to drill for the 1" bulkhead that will be for the sump drain inside of the overflow. I killed an 18v battery in the process (because it is the bottom and I wanted the hole as close to perfect as possible). I'm happy with the result's so far.

One hole down, 5 more to go...

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And finally the drill bit replacement has made it's way to richmond. Tracking number state's that it has passed through a sorting facility and will be here tomorrow.
 
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