RE: Ripped Off By A Fellow Hobbyist.
I am so gun shy, that I don't even look at ANYTHING more than 200 miles from my residence. Usually the seller and I meet someplace in the middle and I give cash for the item. I just finished a great transaction. I got something I have always wanted for a very good price and the seller got what they wanted for the item.
I feel for the OP. Now you know why the store prices are so high. The good people are paying the price for the thieves amongst us. I just don't know how to change anything except for good buyer and seller ratings. I bust my butt to make sure that I get a great rating. We really need to let people know about people and businesses that are dishonest. When you do, you have to be very careful not to liable them, or they can come after you, even if you are right.