Wow suddenly a dupe pang appear...

Honestly, if there has been more than 1 person got scammed using the same MO, to the same seller, you guys should report it to the police. One transaction, you missed the description, fine and acceptable. If 2 transactions, that is a red flag already. Might be the scammer and the seller working together. Hence the seller reluctant to assist to report to the police. If he is really not involved, wouldn't it be more logical that he assist with the police investigation. This will help to clear his name. Instead, he is taking an opposite stance toward this. To me, I will consider this too fishy.