Well at this point, I'm about done with the unprofessional service here. After delay, I received assurance it was shipping and a ship notice last Wednesday but no actual ship as of today nor any communication from vendor. So tonight I sent the following message and if I do not receive more concrete action in next 24hrs will escalate as I outlined to him -
"Hello, I inquired last week on status of my order and was advised it would ship within next day. Thereafter, I received email shipment notice, which was on July 18th. As of today, July 24th I still do not see any shipment activity on this order tracking number nor any communication on what is happening. Needless to say, I'm very concerned and dissatisfied with where things stand. At this time I'd appreciate something more concrete on status on next steps to deliver. My alternative at this point is to file complaint with Etsy, BBB, and proceed to reverse charge via Paypal and credit card company. Please advise asap! Thank you"