To the members (both who have come forward & for those who have yet to, for whatever reason) I truly hope all matters are resolved.
I know it's a hobby, but it would make me sick potentially losing the kinds of money some have reported in this thread.
I hope that you can/will pursue legal avenues towards full restitution.
You have his name & address!
If he has your property, and has yet to return it, despite requests, that's surely theft...
It seems that
@Oascom has a plethora of excuses, that just roll off his tongue, which is sadly the norm when sh!t hits the fan.
And to set up a competing forum (sorry, it's completely different, silly me, I must make confusion) whilst your wife is ill with your unborn baby, wow, next level disgusting.
The fact remains: Actions matter, words are worthless.
I do feel sorry for his children though.
He is supposed to be someone that they respect, their role model & their moral compass.
He has failed in all measurable metrics as a decent parent, unless he is raising them to be thieves and liars too.