Being Canadian I'm taking this personally! Its hard enough to get those of you who reside south of the 49th parallel to do business with us "Canucks"as it is!
Was this deal set-up through Audiogon and if so have you contacted them to assist in the resolution of this sale? Where abouts in Canada does this guy reside? I think you have examined a few paths to take and maybe there are more as Albert has alluded to (Kelly's contribution pending...).
I think this situation has drawn out far long enough for one to lose their patience and take it to the next level. I am not sure what the USPS can do after it leaves the country but as it was registered for his signature upon delivery, Canada Post is now involved and maybe they can help - www.canadapost.ca might provide some information that may assist you. Do not let this person go nameless to the members here. If he has done "business" here before then he is a member and others should be aware of his past practices. No slight to the legal community but I've never run into a lawyer yet who was in a position that he had to "steal" $600 from an audiophile...
Was this deal set-up through Audiogon and if so have you contacted them to assist in the resolution of this sale? Where abouts in Canada does this guy reside? I think you have examined a few paths to take and maybe there are more as Albert has alluded to (Kelly's contribution pending...).
I think this situation has drawn out far long enough for one to lose their patience and take it to the next level. I am not sure what the USPS can do after it leaves the country but as it was registered for his signature upon delivery, Canada Post is now involved and maybe they can help - www.canadapost.ca might provide some information that may assist you. Do not let this person go nameless to the members here. If he has done "business" here before then he is a member and others should be aware of his past practices. No slight to the legal community but I've never run into a lawyer yet who was in a position that he had to "steal" $600 from an audiophile...