[mothered]

Just to double check if the AirPods are taken into a post office it doesn’t affect the eb se does it?

That Is correct.

You're claiming the box contents were missing, so It doesn't matter where It's delivered.

And if the SE does fail I will still be able to return it correct?

Correct.

Simply say your brother took the AirPods In your absence, and told you about It after the claim was filed.

Will place the order either today or tmr

Sounds good.

I look forward to reading developments as they unfold.