OP and ALL other people that dont frequent the forum that are reading this.....you NEED to do some research on the people you are buying/trading with before jumping into deals, I hate to see this type of thing happen, especially when a quick search could have revealed this...
BTW I think the seller should definitely be making up for this somehow. I think its clear he wasnt being as honest and forthright on the condition of the sub as he should have been, if he doesnt do anything he = scammer in my book.