i also have experienced this and didnt receive money back, ebay dont have to refund all they have to do is report the incident and try and sort it out, paypal can refund but only if they have money in their paypal account as they are not allowed to refund ppl out of the user's bank account. i would try threatening them with action or say you just want a reply, give them a date to reply by or say you are going to lodge a dispute. the chances of you gettin your money back are slim but u might be able to get them chucked off ebay!!! HTH hun sorry you are being ripped off its not nice i know. xxx