Woohoo it showed up!
I think the guy at the LHS was going to punch me, I called 4 times from 9am till 1. Did a thorough inspection - all the parts are here, no broken ribs, and only a few small wrinkles in the covering, which will iron out easily.
I also walked out with a Futaba 9C yesterday. Played with it last night - I am very suprised at how easy it is to use, even for me!! I am definitely glad I dished out the extra $ for it.
Now I just gotta make a stand, and get that Saito broken in...
Unfortunately I have to work 3:30-midnight. Looks like I'll be up all night