David, I'm sure you noticed from a negative feedback left for Mark on 8/1/2005, two months before your transaction with him... that he stated to a buyer that he was having financial woes. As you said, he made numerous eyepiece purchases shortly after that feedback... financial woes?? Huh?? It is practically impossible to defend him with all the info he left and his snide messages to you. I kept his profile and feedback. It appears that for the most part he was an outstanding Amarter. Maybe he will return to with a different attitude in the future. Hopefully, you haven't taken one for the "team" and you may somehow get your filter. Best of luck.
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