Theft by a member

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I need help from anyone who knows McReef (Mark Lane from New Braunfels). Back in Apr 08 I purchased a monitor from him which he said was new but had a bad spot on the screen and missing parts (USB cable). I told him no biggie because it was a good price but when it broke in Sep 08 I needed help. Dell had no record of him or the purchase, he told me he got it through work so he would have to warranty it through there. Sounded real fishy to me but hey it was getting repaired so I mailed it to him. He confirmed he got it, replied to a couple emails about and ETA then he just quit. He no longer replies to any emails or PM's. Family has advised me to go to small claims court and I have a lawyer who has the paperwork drawn up but it is a lot of BS for under $300.
Anyone who knows him/can help me with this would be great.
Clif