I won an auction on an ipad over a week ago. I was online when the auction finished and immediately paid via PayPal. Two days later, I had an email from the seller saying that their PayPal account wasn't working and could I pay by direct bank transfer. Not engaging brain immediately, I said ok and he e-mailed back bank details. Fortunately my brain had by then realised this was not a good idea and I e-mailed back saying I wouldn't do that sorry, and if PayPal account didn't work I would have to withdraw from the sale. Within a couple of hours I had a message back saying that's fine, it works now, I quite understand, pay by PayPal. I was slightly suspicious that the "problem" should suddenly be fixed so conveniently but thought I had no choice really but to pay, which I have.
A couple more days passed, and I got an email on 28th saying that it would be posted the next day and he would e-mail the tracking number for the parcel when he had it. Then nothing. I have e-mailed twice to ask for the number and for confirmation that it has been posted. I know it's only been 3 post days since allegedly posted, but I have a bad feeling about it, and it's a lot of money. How long do I need to wait before I can report it not received? And how easy is it to get your money back in this sort of scenario? I have been buying and selling on eBay for ages, and never had anything like this before.