The SAME thing has happened to me a few times. I thought it was a bit chickenshlt over a couple of bucks. Remember the amount of money invloved here! It is less than you lose in a sofa cusion. In my case I sent the guy an extra $2.50 via paypal with a note that I was so sorry he was despirate for money and wanted to help him out. It cost me $2.50 more but I got $100.00 worth satisfaction out of it!

Send him another $2.50 and tell him how sympathetic you are to his situation..... It will make you feel great. Manybe leave POS feedback and explain how he is so poor he NEEDS extra money from Shipping Cost.