Steve,
Purchasing a musical instrument via the internet requires trust, actually by both parties.  The moment of truth comes when you open the case and get a chance to see, feel, and play the instrument. Will it match the description and did the photos capture the physical characteristics of the instrument? I must say, in this case, I could not have asked for more!  The mandolin is absolutely stunning – better than I expected.  Much thanks for all of your speedy responses to my questions and packing the mandolin with such care.  You knocked it out of the park.  Cheers and all of the best.  Steve