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What is the protocol here?

I purchased a record here on June 30 and promptly paid via PayPal. I sent a message to the seller to notify me when it shipped. This seller has stellar feedback.  I assumed the LP would ship the next day which was Monday July 1. It did not. On Tuesday morning I received a message saying the seller would be out of town for more than a week and he would either ship then or issue a refund that day.  I guess the seller had already left because my message(s) have gone unanswered.  I specifically said if it was only going to be a little over a week, then I would wait, otherwise to send a refund now.   There was no response.  It is now July 14 and still no communication.  

I am mostly irritated because the person selling the item should have stated in the ad that shipping would be delayed.  I purchased the item within an hour that the ad posted.  Am I being unreasonable here and do you agree the seller should have been up front from the start?
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cleeds
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No record is worth this big hassle.Cut your loses and move on
Agreed. Move on. Unless you really enjoy managing conflicts.
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I have decided that if I don't hear from the guy, on Monday (it will be a month) I will not only speak with PayPal but also Tammy here in Customer support.  His ad should have specifically stated that he would be traveling for an entire month.  I wouldn't have bothered to buy it.

I looked for 2 years for this particular record in mint shape and that is why I am trying very hard to be patient.  I am afraid if I start the refund ball rolling, he will the next day tell me he is back and ready to ship.  That would really not make my day.
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