Turns out he took the sleazy way out after all. I don't know you from Adam, kind of funny he called you for advise after the deal was almost done and then changed his mind after the call.... :msp_sneaky:
People call me to buy their old broken or running saws. He told me he was looking for information only. I gave him honest information that could be verified by investigating the value from other independent unbiased sources.
In no way did I advise the seller to stop the sale. I very much encouraged him to continue with the transaction.
The deal is never done until cash is in your hand. And in eBay's case 14 days after the sale is over.