Ryan,, Germans have nothing to do with it.. A thief is a thief is a thief.. I'd bet this or similar has happened to a collector from them.. That dealer should at least split the cost of your loss.. I'd call him every other day until you get someone.. And,, put this out on all the various collecting forums,,maybe save someone a loss like yours..

Most guys won't do any overseas buying. Some will still sell overseas but only guarantee that it will hit their shore,,thats it!