Yep, despite the emoji I took it seriously - I contacted the mods on the facebook group in question and also passed all the details including screenshots of the entire text chat to my local Police.
In hindsight, I was really hassling him for a refund - I don't think I was in the wrong but I...
I had exactly the same experience with this guy last year. Same messages about going to the post office, sent me very questionable proof of postage details but nothing was ever posted. He kept telling me to 'wait and see' it will arrive but after a couple of days.. I was in the same position as...
I'm not sure what this game is worth, but I wouldn't base it on a price set by that seller in particular. Please check the feedback thread on him.
Might be worth checking it in the valuations thread?
I recently made a purchase from Dloop, he was firm but fair with pricing and provided super-fast shipping. Board arrived in excellent condition and works great.