UPDATE!! A happy one 
So I was just going to write this off, but I figured it would be worth it to call NM again to ask for either store credit or a refund in any amount. I didn't have high hopes because my return label was never scanned, but THEY GAVE ME A FULL REFUND! I am beyond grateful!
But lesson learned: Always always insure your packages.

So I was just going to write this off, but I figured it would be worth it to call NM again to ask for either store credit or a refund in any amount. I didn't have high hopes because my return label was never scanned, but THEY GAVE ME A FULL REFUND! I am beyond grateful!
But lesson learned: Always always insure your packages.