The other really upsetting thing (but which is entirely my own fault) is that I hadn't checked the "enhanced insurance" option when I confirmed my courier booking.
So, I'll only get £50 as compensation!! Aaaaagh!!!
I sent a roasted maple Tele neck back to a seller for exchange.
Hermes recorded the package as being "delivered via letterbox".
This is the pic that the recipient then emailed to me!!!