Scammed for $2000 4090

[jerrycatf0707]

Hi,

I bought an RTX 4090 from a user for $2000 AUD and the seller hasn't responded nor sent the items for 3 days already. At first, he was pretty nice and was telling the reason he sold his card and stuff but as soon as I made the payment, he was silent since. The original listing was an auction but doesn't allow offer, I was asking him if I can offer $2400 (with $400 through PayID and $2000 through Afterpay due to Afterpay limits) and he accepted it and relisted the item.

Upon looking at his profile, I can only see that he is rated 100% as a buyer and hasn't sold anything. And I also saw that his listing has the exact same picture as another guy: 
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 24GB GDDR6X Graphics Card 4719331311476 | eBay (his)

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 24GB GDDR6X Graphics Card 4719331311476 | eBay (other guy)

The other guy is clearly legit since he has 354 positive feedbacks as a seller. Now the question is how I can cancel the order since eBay doesn't let me cancel this order now, and how can I get my money back. Do I need to wait for it to past the expected delivery day?

[twyngwyn]

what is the item number, please?

[davewil1964]

Pretty much, yes.

Once the last EDD has passed, you can open a claim for Item Not Received. If it turns up and it's not as described, open a Not As Described case.

So, no, you can't do anything about non-delivery until non-delivery occurs. And 3 days is not excessive for a handling time. If the seller wants to be protected they have to send it with Signature on Delivery.

Just wait out the time and do some real due diligence BEFORE buying next time.

[k1ooo-slr-sales]

did you pay through eBay checkout? OR, did you pay directly to the seller away from eBay?

I am asking because your post indicates that you split the payment between PayID and Afterpay.

[jerrycatf0707]

Here's the item number: 125845884277

[jerrycatf0707]

Yea, I was too eager for it. I had a look at the profile saw 100% but didn't check anything else, how silly am I.

[jerrycatf0707]

I only paid $400 through Payid the $2000 rest is through eBay checkout.

[jerrycatf0707]

I just had a live chat with eBay. They are aware of the situation, and has flagged the account and they said that his account should be suspended soon. They also assured me that my money is safe, but I need to wait past the EDD, till I can open a dispute, as they cannot cancel the order now.

[k1ooo-slr-sales]

did they say they would cover the full amount, even that paid through PayID?

[jerrycatf0707]

No, I think they will only cover the part that I paid through eBay. What do you think about asking the bank for a chargeback? Would they even consider it cause $400 would seem too trivial to the bank?