Quote Originally Posted by hip55 View Post
I would just ask him directly if he plans to pay you back the money and return your scope.

If he says yes, then ask him when he plans to do this.

If he says no, tell him to go eat his mother's biscuits and wash your hands of him.
^^This.

I'm not sure what you're trying to salvage ... his friendship isn't worth anything since he screwed you over a few bucks ... and you're probably not going to see the money back even with some effort.

It sucks but it is what it is.