OK; I was told the funds would be credited to my account within 2 days (my invoices usually come on the 20th of the month, but not today) Evidently it is a known error according to the Filipino CS fellow & many have been charged for what was supposed to be a free promo offer. 

Please check your invoices if you took up the list 3 free fashion items with no FVF offer on or about 10th Nov - You may have the same issue I did.  It might say Promo in green capitals next to the item on your invoice & a 75c listing fee. (The promo also included toys & craft or similar category from memory)

You may think I'm being pedantic about a 75c listing fee refund. But I have sold so little recently & my lights seem to be permanently in the "off" position. I'm therefore loath to give Ebay 75c of my money for listing an item that probably won't sell anyway!