the prob as i see it is you have a glass is 1/2 full sort dealing with a glass is 1/2 empty sort, and the money traded and game shipped befor everyone seen the glass, or the movers got thirsty?
the lessen learned is go look at a game in person, pay cash, and haul it your self so there is less people to blame.
imo- once the shipper is involved, its game over for the seller.