I know I am rather new around here, but I always look at post count. Even after I say I will take it, I will go through the seller's past posts to get an idea of what kind of people they are and how long they have been around. I am sorry to say but if I get the slightest idea that I am going to get shafted, I will back out of a deal, and I send a PM or email explaining what I am thinking and feeling. We will either work out other arrangements, or I walk away. Even if it means that my credibility gets called into question.
Just saw an item I might be interested in, but the low post count, the fact that all posts have been in the classifieds, and of course reading this thread, I will pass on that item or now.
I hate that this stuff happens, hope it turns out for the better. Hope the OP did not really get shafted and there is a reason he has not been in communication.
