The agent brought out the items--listed at "MINT" condition in the post--and said, "This one broke. Is that okay?" Seriously? NO! I wouldn't have bid on it if it had listed that one was broken.
All the photographs cleverly concealed the fact that the top plate of the tripod was missing. Didn't realize until I picked it up. They pulled a fast one. Bad karma.
The communication has been confusing. When trying to get answers someone I spoke to was short and rude with their answer. at one point on the clearing house line. It's been just waiting for my purchase. I would really get. Shipping status!