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RecoveryRide
Shitty situation, but the lesson here is never, ever, ever use bank transfer. Especially when it is a big ticket item from a low post count user based in another country. I've been stung in a very very similar way on a carbon frame that arrived with the head tube smashed, clearly from poor packaging.
Clearly not an option at the moment and sounds a bit ridiculous, but where postage is expensive, it can be economical to fly to some European cities for the day to collect. Gives total peace of mind for both buyer and seller, and you may end up having a fun day out...Was about £40 return last time I went to Oslo. Clearly have too much time on my hands.