Hey folks - just for the record that snorkel was in great condition.  The ad was very very clear and any inspection welcome and encouraged.  I agree prices are ridiculous at the moment but that's the way life works - for example: try getting tomatoes in Vic right now for less than $9kg. Doesn't matter - my wife still buys them!!! Grrrrr.
Im a 100% positive (feedback) seller and the buyer in this instance is a return 'customer' PLUS as it happens he had negotiated some other items into the total deal.  So never assume stuff lads because it can make an ASS of U and ME.  Im feeling and little defensive --- although i know no one really had a crack at me personally.   
 
 My first post!  LOL.