@63spf
Chris, You're a straight up member here and everything I've done with you has been 100% great. If you state it was supposed to be a perfect sure grip, I believe you.
The basics here.... Just a guess, one person on this board is playing wholesaler. He locks up your parts with partial payment and then tries to sell those same parts elsewhere for much more. If it's successful, you get paid. If not, he backs out, wants a return of his money and leaves you with your parts and months of potential sales to other people that wanted them prior. DON'T play that game. NEVER take a partial payment and allow someone else to get FREE storage from you. Cash and carry or no dice.
Wanna play in this arena.... all deposits are non refundable... PERIOD! If the person balks at that arrangement, you have your answer regarding the likelyhood of a completed deal.
Put it in writing via email or PM and keep a copy.
Have a good one all and please watch out for yourself.