It works! Finally! I’m getting some decent results with this stuff!!!
(Two images for proof that the screw part was not bound to the body)
Glad to see you got some decent use out of it. I wondered about shipping PLA as well, could be an issue in a hot area. I’ve heard of people leaving it in the sun in the summer and having it deform. I don’t remember if they mentioned a location, obviously someone in say, Phoenix, is going to have more trouble with that.
I think you’ll find the Colorfabb stuff to be a lot nicer to work with. I’ve used some of it myself, and think it works well. I don’t like the price though, particularly when I can get PETG rolls for half the cost. It also didn’t seem as strong, but that could have been print settings.
I pay $20-$25 for 1kg rolls of PETG, never have a problem with it other than the usual suspects you get with any 3D printing. It’s the stuff I keep loaded up for most normal prints, particularly prototyping designs as it’s cheaper. 
I also like that it doesn’t absorb significant moisture from the air, so I can leave it out on the printer, no need to keep it stored in airtight containers like my ABS/PLA/HIPS/Nylon. Particularly nylon. I’m convinced that stuff absorbs water that isn’t there, some kind of teleportation. 
Ttabbal: thanks for the info. I’ll have to try PETG after I get some more experience.
I still think that the PLA settings could use some fine tuning; my platform jack’s screw and knob broke about 30 seconds after removing it from the bed. Should have used more infill. I’m gluing it back together to see if I can at least make it work.