No old stepper

I bought a stepper or stepping board or whatever it's called. There are stairs in my house, but since I have a little issue with astigmatism, it's not a good idea to run up and down those.

So when I found a used one on one of these auction sites for only 20 francs I thought it was a bargain. Emailed with the seller and we had agreed that I come pick it up yesterday at 13.00. In the morning she changed the time to 13.30, but I saw the message and fine. Was there between 13.30 and 13.40 and there was nobody with that name in the address given. Nobody in the houses around either. I pinged all the 6 flats in the house, but no answer. I only had the email address, but no computer with me so thought maybe she'd sent me a msg.

Went home and there was no email. I emailed her back to say I wasn't interested anymore (who wants to do business with somebody who's not serious?), and as expected got no answer.

First I got suspicious thinking she was planning to rob my flat while I was gone, but since she also only had my email and first name, there was no way she could've found out where I live.

What I don't understand, is why people are not serious. Show some respect for other people, live up to your promise, and if you fail do friggin apologize at least.

Anyway, yesterday evening I browsed another site, and lo and behold, I saw a brand new stepper for only 15 francs. Ok so freight is 12 francs, but still. 27 francs for a fresh new one! First I was doubtful since they wanted prepayment, and you're always warned not to do that, but it turned out to be a company only selling through internet, but registered on the auction site. And now I have gotten confirmation that I will receive it within a day or two. Holding my breath!