The dynamo that arrived crushed spent about 3 weeks moving from JFK where it was "handed off to the local courier" which must be the post office. JFK is only 110 miles from the Office of Steam. They didn't even bother with the "we care" notice. This is eBay's Global Shipping Program at it's finest...NOT (at least I hope not)
The second dynamo he sent me was shipped by Parcel Force which may be part of Royal Mail.
It arrived in perfect shape in 1 week from Liverpool. The damaged one took a month to arrive.
I sent most of the crushed one back to Jim so at least he can salvage the parts and assemble another one with new castings.
Gil