Sorry to read all this mate, know pretty much the full story of your misfortune and I hope you conclude your sale and can move on.
We are all guilty of assumptions when we have no idea of the reality of a persons situation.
I know how long it's taken for you to get your licence back, how...
FFS!!!!!
1. The "interference" did not stop your purchase so you obviously agreed with the higher valuation.
2. Your point about the "interference" is only valid had you chosen NOT to purchase as the price increased.
3. I thought you had given in?
I can see the rationale of the moan had you not bought the wheels as the seller increased the price due to being advised they were worth more, thereby you missed out.
But.......
You agreed the price and bought the wheels after inspecting them. Your choice. Bitching after the fact is quite...