[DavidI]

Recently, I bought my son a 2003 Audi A4 3.0. He is a great kid and has maintained the highest grade point average in school and is a starting outside linebacker for his high school varsity team. I got a great price on the car, but it needed an engine. I found an Audi forum and found a guy from Colorado selling the engine I needed for a reasonable price. We agreed on a deal, and I paid him via Paypal with the insurance coverage.

After a week, communication became spotty, and I became persistent. I expected the engine to be shipped within two weeks, but that time came and went. He had excuse after excuse, that is until I told him what I did for a living. Of course, I submitted a claim to be reimbursed via Paypal and should have no problem with that at all.

He completely changed his tune when I told him I would personally fly out to his home and shop and arrest him. He was very apologetic, but I refuse to do business with him. His track record for other transactions has been mixed, from very high ratings to situations similar to mine.

I intend on pursuing this issue with all of his forums in which he sells items and makes his living. He is a 23-year-old punk who needs some corrective action.

What advice do you give me?