Thanks guys. I work on an Air Force base and shipped it via their post office. The only status I can get over the web is that the package was accepted for shipment on the 4th of September. I'll check w/the people where it was mailed on Monday.

I'm really hoping that it shows soon. The mandolin was in its hard case, which was then wrapped in 5 layers of bubble wrap. I double-boxed the mandolin case with spacers and newspapers in between the two boxes.

I don't know which of us (me or the buyer) is more nervous at this point. I think we both need a drink.

Thanks again.