what are you trying to prove ? your command of english makes you far more superior than others ?

don't beat around the bush kiddo, playing with words doesn't make you look innocent, in fact you are digging your own grave.

what investigation is needed ? you and your friend's dealing got nothing to do with TS.

and doubting TS stating he might use another lens to sent in ? seriously ?

just be a man and own up.

I see where this is going, when TS comes back with full info, you will just lash out and say, that's not my friend who sold me the lens so obviously TS changed another lens or probably fabricated the report from Nikon and then the case delays again and as usual you will need the 7 days to do your own investigation and demand more proof,

As we can see here, every piece of evidence presented you will find the loophole and go around it. You did well but to be a smartass, you have to outsmart yourself first.