Nope, even worse:
!!! WARNING: This user is a newbie. If you are expecting a message from a more veteran member, then this is an imposter !!!
No i dont send btc 1st.I would need payment b4 i would ever send btc.If you dont know once you send btc theres no getting it back
Guess the trade went down the drain.

Wow.
Did you point him to your trust? Or what about asking him to use a reputable escrow? (I doubt he'll accept it but it's worth a try and if he refuses it, then it seals him further as a probable scammer.)