Is it just me, OR is this a completely different AFM machine to the first one advertised. ?   

That seems more likely than the first one just falling apart like that. The one pictured isnt worth 3 grand. Its a complete wreck.
How the hell did anyone let that go out the door. Something aint right thats for sure.

The buyer must have had a heartattack when that turned up ! Glad its sorted.

+1 I also would have been pis*ed off if i was the buyer.I can comment though on the LOTR i purchased from the same seller,this machine is in awsome nick and is exactly as advertised.I have gone all over this machine,playfield,cab, under the playfield ect and there are no hacks or anything out of place ect.I am a very happy buyer from this seller and would buy from him again.