Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: San Jose, California, USA
Programs: AS 100K, UA MM, AA MM, IC Plat Amb, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 3,146
I'm very impressed that you got payment from SQ for a laptop packed in checked luggage! I would graciously take the money and count my blessings.
Your story has a (semi) happy ending, but it serves as a good reminder: If you would be distraught about losing it or breaking it, don't check it! Carry it on or have it shipped.