I commend all of you for standing up and defending "one of your own." After all, in your eyes, I'm just a "newbie" and what could I possibly know? But no one, outside of myself and Taco, has any knowledge of the facts and details of this SPECIFIC transaction.
After numerous attempts over the past week and a half, I have finally received a full, honest explanation from Taco of where he went wrong in all of this. Including his regret for making the accusation that I already have the belt and I am in some way, trying to swindle him out of both the item and the payment.
According to the tracking, it looks as though the package will be delivered this afternoon. And as far as Taco and I are concerned, once it's received, there will be no issue.