I highly suggest that you use escrow...bought from him 2 different occasions and both times received a card that had damage. Second time received a card that doesn't work...ffs.
Sound advice.
However, I've bought several cards from Phil in past, no issues here, no escrow used and I'm not exactly sure that blasting a for sale thread when PM's show he's trying to work with you is the best way to get community support regarding your issue. Seems like he's trying to work stuff out. Did he resolve the issue with the first card you received to your satisfaction?
I highly doubt that Phil would go out of his way to sell known faulty hardware to you because for one that's not his character and two what does he have to gain in doing so? Phil knows as the rest of us do that the buyer is only going to come back and report the issue in trust and on forum if its not remedied
My .02: I know you're upset but seek to understand before blasting someone publicly that is trying to work with you.