I got duped too...doh. I actually blame it on medicine...and impatience. Apparently restless leg medicine cause binge shopping. Who woulda thunk. Fortunately I went to FAC for my other kits (TI kit should be in mid month).
Unfortunately, if return shipping is anything close to what I paid for it to get to the US, its hardly worth the refund I'd get. I knew ahead of time from reading the CRLs and such that I'd need to get a bunch of extras and knew I'd have to assemble it so I have ordered glue and already have the under suit, boots, gloves, and other accessories from trooperbay, so I've kinda got a lot invested already. Not sure if I want to try to tackle the work to get it passable, after buying a new helmet at least, and although I'd only be able to get level 2,I know its possible.
Or if I want to try to sell it for a bit of a loss, making sure to let the buyer know its not 501st worthy and that its FX. Maybe someone would buy it for a costume party or something. And use that money for a better kit.
Just not sure what to do about it. Like I said I have some quality kits from FAC coming soon so either way I'll be in the 501st.
Edit: decided to bite the bullet and return it to him as soon as it arrives. That way I don't even have to worry about unpacking/repacking.