Congrats on new acquisition Jim! Please post up when you get chance.

Quote Originally Posted by MinniesMate View Post
Uhhh....how does a stone burst into flame? I guess it was that slow boat to Japan that did it. I think I would have asked for a refund from either US branch or Japanese brand of shipper. Doesn't matter who gets stuck with the refund as long as you end up with it.
The box had BURST INTO FLAME.

Someone had nicely wrapped it in plastic, and put a note on there explaining "Hey, this must have happened in America, cause it was like it when we got it. We swear!"

The stone was fine, though a little chocolatey from the rather unique use of Reeses cups as packing material (Thank you! They're still sweet!) and here it is...my Dark Blue Escher! It's been through hell and back, but it's still ready to hone!