WELL. 3 HOURS ON THE PHONE TO THE USA LAST NIGHT FROM 3 AM TO 6 AM BACK AND FORTH.

and finally I get told the item is in a container and leaves the USA this weekend on a Ship/Vessel called CAP BOND.
It arrives in Australia on the 3rd March. THE SELLER DID NOTHING FOR ME. A lovely lady called Lucy at a company called SHIPCO did everything.

THE LESSON HERE PEOPLE IS AS FOLLOWS -

1. Never arrange the freight forwarding from the USA end
2. Get a Freight forwarder in Australia to do all the work for you
3. I should have used my brother who has 15 yrs experience but he was away and i didnt wait.
4. If the seller is Hispanic and doesnt speak much english, use a freight forwarder who uses interpreters.
5. NEVER GIVE UP. I was so tempted.
6. NEVER deal with a Company in California called ARCADEPLANET. The owner is an idiot. Doesnt have a brain in his head. Poorest communication.

7. Get advice from Mark C before you try to import something.

Will take photos when it gets here. Phheeewwwww. !