Ask for $25.00 back to cover touchup paint , a can of clear, sandpaper etc. A good lesson for those buying shipped bikes, ask specific questions about shipping and don't bid unless you are willing to accept the risk. To the OP , put a KNOWN properly dished wheelset in the stays and check or read this article on checking alignment http://www.sheldonbrown.com/frame-spacing.html Look for the the section on checking alignment with a string.