Thanks Padre, I have no doubt about the sellers integrity, I'm sure if it is returned to them they will let me know. However I don't have much faith in the postal service, the information I have says it's in Cape Town, that's a fair way from where it was sent originally.
The fact that the tracking number has "expired" is a worry, as are all the reports of the shambolic nature of the South African Postal Service.
One can only live in hope of receiving it someday, this badge collecting is getting frustrating, I think I will move my interest to beer can collecting
Phil.