Another caution. If the purchase is not the result of a final bid on e-bay, e-bay takes no responsibility. The threat of bringing in e-bay on a bait and switch for a banjo was what actually got my money back. However, it was due to a high bid on an e-bay auction. If that doesn't occur then as far as e-bay is concerned no transaction took place and all of their security measures and safegaurds do not apply.

The moral of the story is don't go outside of e-bay for any transactions without many many more ways to keep your money safe. This applies to both buyers and sellers.

JAB