Yes you are correct. My appologies I did mis read that part.
I don't have an issue with drop shippers either but when the item location states Australia and there is no other mention to state otherwise then yeah a bit ticked but only due to delivery times given in general (my experience) it takes longer for overseas items than Australian. In this particular situation I only purchased due to expected postage and delivery times based on their terms and conditions. If the delay is the fault of Aus post or other postage service then that is not the sellers fault and a different story all together.

I have been informed credit card payments via paypal clear instantly. The sellers postage terms stated they would post 48hrs after cleared payment unless it is Sunday/public holiday. I purchased this on a Saturday so would have expected it to be posted on the Monday or Tuesday at the latest, NOT Thursday 5 days after sale.
But like you have mentioned to know for sure I will have to wait for the item to arrive to determine if there truely was a delay in posting the item or just a delay in marking it as posted.

For the record it has still not arrived.