Excellent. After a brief discussion with Chris today, along with a Paypal payment .....He's come through with my refund from damages via shipping and as I understand it....he's done so with a loss due to circumstances on his end.
So to all of you who may have held off from buying from him while observing my ordeal.....know that he's come through after all was said and done....and he still has a few things to sell.
Thanks Chris !