speedfam, this sound so fishy.
you made your payment and you deserved to get the item on the day as promised in 22-24 dec.look at the date now..its january 2009 and where is the item ?
i think you should have follow codex advise.

Vince, this time you played too far.i am not saying you are con men.but you are not responsible as a seller.it is your responsible to make sure the item reached the buyer after buyer made the payment.