Hi Lump.
I offered a sum for a hand held chrono from rpilgrim23 and had offer accepted. Sent dosh. The payment was not accepted and the seller claimed I had not paid him. What had happened was that he sent me the wrong email addy as the one he sent me had a capital R at the front rather than a lower case "r". I cancelled the payment and sent another payment to correct addy. He then told me goods wee faulty and returned my payment. I have since found that he has readvertised the chrono - two days after returning my payment. Having looked at the for sale forum someone is now chasing delivery of goods bought from the same guy. It maybe nothing but I smell a rat here - are people allowed to advertise the same goods in different threads? I'm not out of pocket BUT it may be worth you having a look into what I have mentioned.
Best,
Busaman