The .GetFirst you suggested don't seem to be returning the correct object.

I am not the one who suggested using the F=GetFirst() method. That was how your code originally read. I used what you posted to begin with.

I have an old draft email that >always seems to be returned as .GetFirst no matter what.

That is exactly what I would expect to happen. GetFirst() returns the oldest item in the folder.

Even in debug mode I would think that successive calls would highlight different emails in my Drafts folder.

Try GetNext() instead.

I am using Redemption / oSafeItem

You should have said so to begin with. I tested the code I posted for you. I do not use Redemption, so I am afraid that I cannot intelligently assist you with its proper use.