Just got an email from paypal today that my claim went through and they credited me $700 as well. Though, I don't know where it went as the card on the account has been killed by amex.

special thanks to everyone, especially knu!

1999 Silver Frost SVT #609 of 2760 Quaife, lightened SVT Flywheel, SPEC stage II clutch, removed resonator, k&n drop in - various other goodies too.