MollyMalone|1421191808|3815987 said:Doesn't JVC's mediation service require his cooperation and participation; any reason to think Mr. Sleaze Bucket won't just thumb his nose at JVC's invite?
I'd be thinking "a [good-sized] bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" & take him up on his last offer, assuming the refund was (a) being paid in a means acceptable to me, and (b) an unconditional one (didn't require me to sign an Agreement forfeiting, e.g., my right to sue him for the so-called "restocking fee" so I'd have that as an option if I decided I wanted to head into Small Claims Court). But I gather that doesn't hold appeal for you.
My personal integrity prevents me from tricking him into thinking he has made a deal and then bringing a suit for the rest. I don't want to make a deal in bad faith regardless of whether he did.