As I understand it, you had expected to buy a book and tried to set up a meeting, which he declined, and then claimed (falsely, it appears) that the slab was damaged and broke off contact. And you have not heard from him since, is that correct?
yes... I claimed the book, made arrangements to meet up because he wanted cash... kept getting the run around. Then a week later got the fake cracked case pic and told another story, I nominated him for probation... got a bunch of txts (gave him my number to meet and exchange for the book) and noones heard from him since... no Instagram, never read my PM, no boards ??
Hustruck bought an Akira #2 off of me for $25 plus $12 shipping. He also claimed a slight crack and wanted $12 for reholder fee. I asked for pictures of the crack and he sent me a picture of the side. Stupidly enough, I didn't ask for pictures of the crack with the front cover
I just wanted to get rid of him so I just refunded his $12.
The picture he sent me was just a hairline crack on one of the sides. I believe the background was dark as well.