Car Parts Value..???

Why is the seller a “assclown?” Maybe he missed the repair? He did say “near mint”...did you ask for extra pictures of all the mounting tabs and grille? Surly if you had seen pictures then you would have seen the repair.

I would say whoever packaged it up should refund the money, after all you did pay to have it “ professionally“ packaged. I’d be pissed too, shipping grilles is not fun, but I have received many that survived the trip including a 1971 Dart grille from Texas to Minnesota. Another problem is people using friends and family, then something like this happens and it’s harder to make a claim. Sucks it broke too, I know how hard they are to find and it’s almost impossible to get one without a broken or repaired tab. Finding a 72 grille is tough, might be best to get a repop one. I hope you can get a refund, good luck!!