3 people posted reports that he stole.
Not sure what he could possibly say that would convince you to send first without escrow.
Are you in Alaska? I've got some ice for sale....got a few hours?
Anyways, sorry you got scammed, but thus one was your own fault. Hopefully we don't see a thread pop up asking for donations now.
not gonna ask for donations. not too bummed as it was a gift to me so it's not a real "loss." i know it was my own fault, i tried to work out an escrow with him for over an hour and in the end it didn't turn out for me. live and learn