There seems to always be a problem on ebay when paying with something different than paypal, i refuse to buy there unless the sellers accept paypal, because you have more recourse to get your money back. I have only had one bad experience with ebay )and using paypal)and as 454 says they gave me back my money except $25.00.
Mike you didn't say does this person still have ads on ebay today?, if so we can all badmouth him on his ask a question.
Zip.