Here's an update...

I'm happy to say, Amazon was most helpful, apologizing and immediately placing a re-order for me. I just have to send the damaged books back, or I'll be charged for the new ones if not done within 30 days. No problem--I have to wait for my bf to get back (Monday) to take them to the post office, but also to print out the label Amazon requires.

Here's the funny thing: When I ordered the books originally, I went with the free shipping option, and that option tells you that books will generally arrive in about 5-9 days, whereas standard shipping is about 3-5 days. Many times that I've gone with the free shipping, though, I've gotten my package in the same amount of time as standard shipping. When I ordered these books, I got them in two days!!! However, Amazon is sending my new copies via standard shipping (no charge to me), and they haven't been shipped yet! So, it's going to take longer! Isn't that weird? As long as I get it in a reasonable time, I'm not complaining, but I guess I am a little bit, because I think it should have been sent just as fast as before, and while they can't control the entire shipping process, I want them to come as fast as before! LOL!

I didn't even think to contact the post office over this--DUH! You're right, they're supposed to put plastic over items when it rains. I mean, even just the doormat would have been fine. Our previous mailman at the apartment did.

Overall, I've had a lot of good service with Amazon, and very few problems. One thing, though, that's bothering me is, they sell magazines that advertise cockfighting, and the Humane Society is going after them for it. I hate that they sell these magazines, but I also support their right to free speech...but what I want to know is, is it legal? There are laws against promoting cockfighting, but I don't know if they'd apply to Amazon selling a third party's magazines.