FYI.....the promised email came thru which reads (in part)...

"Thanks for contacting us about your queries to your eBay insertion fees for these two items #******** and #*********. I’m happy to explain this for you.

I have checked this for you and have found out that they may be a possible glitch  on our system for this particular listings.

This has already been reported to our technical team and hoping to hear from them soon this coming next 48 – 72 hrs. Rest assured that we will give you update immediately as soon as we get a response from them.

Your understanding to this matter is much appreciated and thanks for doing business with us."

Now to see if I actually do get a rebate/credit