What is it with some people..

One thing also to remember its the sellers choice who he wants to sell to. If after the first interested person claims dibs. A 2nd or 3rd person Makes a substantial higher offer? Or someone closer who can pick it up with cash to avoid the shipping or payment hassel? Or a friend of the seller sees the item and the friend gets chosen for the purchase? Could be any reason for not getting the part you want. Maybe someone PM'd him first without giving notice on the thread ?