I emailed him yesterday cancelling the '97 order and he replied that is was cancelled and the amount refunded. After considering the painful reality of the M12 that was received I emailed him that it needs to be returned for refund also. This is such an unfortunate disappointment both sides but that's the way things are these days I guess. but can't quite understand what might have happened in his shop.
Anyway I'll continue ahead with the last couple flats whenever I can and post the results.
All be safe,
Dick