Hello there.
Long story short, two weeks ago I bought a used computer component from this seller for a good price, he has 100% positive feedback though less than 30 points. I thought he is only selling one piece and was recently listed for under 10 minutes, so I purchased it immediately before anyone buys it before me. I paid using paypal
It did contain a couple of pictures and description, but I wanted more information so I contacted the seller about basic things such as the typical usage, condition, more pictures, etc. But no replies or contact, item has not been marked as sent yet for two weeks.
Further investigation into his profile shows his previous items and feedbacks. His previous listing are very cheap postcards, for less than 50 cents each, with a generic picture and description, despite this he has many people buying this suspicious postcard and leaving him positive, enthuasistic feedbacks, and his profile is only a few months old.
So I may have fallen into his trap, what can I do? Ebay suggested that after 30 days I should open an Item Not Received case, but I heard as long he has proof that he "sent" the item (e.g. a photograph of the item with the shipping/address sticker), I may lose the case. Is this accurate? It is possible this is their plan after all.
Thanks.
I wish I can show you the link to his profile feedbacks or the listing in question so you can see it for yourself, but it may be against eBay rules.
EDIT: Furthermore, in Paypal transaction page, it states that he is an unverified user too.
