Yes, he shipped it overnight-express. I got it yesterday evening.
Like the previous responder, I feel I was cheated in the sense I didn't get what I thought I was buying. On the other hand, now I have what appears to be a functioning X6850 which I can't get from Verizon here right now.
My concern was really on the "safety" side. Can the seller have done anything to the phone that somehow jeapordizes me or my account?
Thanks for everyone's comments