[malfist]

> And I’m not keen on having anyone ship me one of these anymore.

Isn't that what you're doing ordering off amazon with their comingled inventory?

Besides, there's a spectrum of sellers between "Amazon" and "anybody", you can even, perhaps, purchase directly from the manufacturer.

[jccc]

I meant that after the Amazon experience, I don't want to buy a HDD online. Would much prefer to get it locally in person.