i reckon they're as thick as thieves with the seller. as another poster has suggested - it's hard to see what either of them stand to gain out of their position. why risk losing a sale over a triviality? dickbags.
I'd be tempted then to drag things out a bit and waste some more of their time. If you really think they are in on it. It wouldn't cost you anything, maybe a few phone calls.
i reckon they're as thick as thieves with the seller. as another poster has suggested - it's hard to see what either of them stand to gain out of their position. why risk losing a sale over a triviality? dickbags.