By the way, I should note that I did get a new e-mail from Coinbase (yes, strangely, in the wee hours, Sunday night... actually I think her last e-mail to me may have been at around the same time, which makes me wonder if I can expect to wait another week for her next reply).

The message says that I should be able to transact with my gf's bank account now.  It also asks me to re-add my gf's bank account (fake quote) "so it could be verified".  Unfortunately I suspect that kind of wording was used because the person didn't understand that her account was already verified.  I've asked for clarification so I guess in another week I'll find out whether or not I have to re-add her account for real.

I think I may still just quit while I'm behind, pay their margin in BTC, and cash out rather than continue like this with them.  It could be months before this is straightened out, at this rate....