With respect, no contact or offers were made, certainly not according to my records.

I've not complained or sulked, merely asked what powers the mods have.

I'm afraid it is responses like yours that rather put me off in the first place. A generally standoffish attitude without even bothering to ask about the facts.

I am not stupid and I realise an interest in this hobby by nature carries unique risks. We are dealing with an industry that at best is unregulated and at worst illegal. Perhaps I was naive to think words like 'trusted' and 'VIP' carried some weight. I was, well still am, somewhat taken back by the willingness of people to assume it is me in the wrong and to blindly defend the dealer.

I would challenge anyone in my situation to remain cheery and chalk it up to 'oh well, as long as everyone else gets a good deal, my $300 doesn't matter'.

My questions were eloquently and politely answered by Robert, again thanks to him for that. Your response is both superfluous, quite rude and a clear attempt to bait me into degenerating this thread. I politely decline your offer.

Once again, thanks to Robert. The thread may as well be locked now.