Originally Posted by
TimothyH
I'd file a small claims suit just for the satisfaction of having dragged them into court for the day.
They probably don't have $600 to give you but just to look at them, make them stand around the court building all morning and have to walk in front of the judge would be a bit of satisfaction.
-Tim-
Again, can't speak for California, but if it's like here, the defendant will likely just not show and default. OP will waste his time in court waiting for the court to issue an uncollectable judgment. And that's assuming he can figure out the seller's name and get him served.