Just to let the whole forum know, Chris did send me the stuff back [panniers and pannier rack], for arrival on tuesday morning, and everything he sent was in immaculate order and washed.
Seems i was wrong to go in all guns blazing, i did give him loads of time to return these items, and i have been badly ripped off before for hundreds of pounds by a person saying, yes, it will be with you soon, part of my anger came from that episode i feel.
I'd also like to thank those who messaged me with kind words, it made we see the forum in a very good light, i've already had good help from at least one poster in the past who made a cable for my garmin gps, very good of him it was too.
This is a good forum, which i shouldn't have got all my anger out on.
thanks especially to moderator Graham.
The conclusion [all good]
Re: The conclusion [all good]
Good to hear of the happy ending delport. I don't think you should have any regrets regarding your actions prior to return of your stuff, your patience was sorely tried. 
