Hope it all gets sorted out soon with a satisfactory conclusion for you
Nothing is 100% safe, but a bit of research before you commit is always a good idea
I would never buy online from a new member here who had just started using the classifieds, same on any site really
Talk Photography is pretty good with its trader ratings and gives you a good idea about a persons trustworthiness
Maybe its time for something like that on all sites, something that has been mentioned here before and obviously needs doing where you bought from
Just out of interest being a Canon user myself, which site was it exactly?