I kind of have mixed feelings on this. I was raised to be taught that a man's word is to be good. I have done business like this and try to always do business by this standard.I understand where Dan1320 is coming from and too would call the man a liar.
The other side of me also says that times have changed. There is a whole world wide market out there for people to go after. The internet opened it up for people to take advantage of each other. It is sad but what Hammertime and Lively say is more accurate of how our society has evolved. You should always inspect or have someone inspect a purchase like this. This is not a small investment you have made. Understand that there are people that bank on you being far enough away that once they sell you something, they will never see you to deal with you again.