I have had an update from the seller after nearly 2 weeks of silence. He has received payment now I'm told from the 2nd buyer. Not sure if it has been collected yet.
I have sent the seller an e-mail to explain my thoughts and to make an offer that I think is a fair amicable settlement to the matter. Essentially means I am fairly financially compensated for the considerable time and money I have wasted on it all to date. Means he keeps/receives considerably more money than he sold it to me for. Also is for a number that I feel compensates me enough for my loss. Either that or it goes to the Small Claims Court.
Gets on my wick when people waste your time and money knowingly or otherwise, then try to personally gain/profit at your expense. Just do the right thing, take responsibility for your actions, atone for your error and it works through the best of a bad situation.
I wouldn't have done what he did in the first place but if I had done so I would have done the right thing to appease/compensate the buyer correctly.