*****''''''OP for what its worth, my commonsense indicates that sending goods valued $200 unregistered without insurance is just foolishness IMO, and serves to lower buyer confidence (and spending) and does other sellers and ebay reputation a great disservice in relation to safe trading reputation.'''''''''*******

Firstly to thecatspjs ,IMO, the above statement you wrote made me LAUGH till I cried (thank you)!!!!!!

Secondly, my thanks to Brothers in Arms and others who gave me such stirling advice, which not only got me my money back but also an apology from Paypal.

I phoned PP after reading your post and it is indeed the case that a receipt which clearly states the postcode is enough to prove postage, the money has now been returned to me.Thank you very much once again.x