Hi patch, I would be definitely be keeping an eye on the dates for paypal claim, but then I don't need to tell you that. 10 days is a long time to 'prepare' an item for the post IMO, but guess if it is in the listing at least they have been open about it.  I am going to help you out no end with your query - how to rate the postage stars.....up to you, hee  hee 😉