I left it at, It is going to be a life lesson for you and you will not make the mistake again.
Craig, you didn't make a mistake. It's impossible to weed out these people. The only way for it never to happen again is to quit making deals and buying items but we all enjoy doing it 99% of the time and deal with ethical folks. I learned a long time ago that if I buy or sell anything online or over the phone that it's not a done deal until i have the item in hand and paid for. Doesn't make it any less frustrating when you get an ***** though....