WARNING >>>>>> I got ripped off on ebay for a set of iron i bought

[stephenjm]

I'm sure eBay/Paypal will sort this out for you. There are effectively the same company and they want to ensure the eBay network is a safe place for buying.

Just be nice but firm with them and don't take "no" for an answer. I normally explain what the result is that I want and then demand to speak to the person who can make that happen. Us Brits aren;t great at that sort of thing but it generally works (apart from anything involving Sky TV)

[Shindig]

If eBay doesn't help you out, have you looked into something like consumerist?  They love stories like this.

[Caine]

Never give feedback until the sale is Final, and never close a claim until it is fully settled.

[Bryan SD2]

Research Mail Fraud.... send your friend an email about what he might be facing.  Perhaps he'll consider opening discussions with you again?  TALK to Paypal, maybe not just email them, if you aren't already.

[Cossackred]

that happened to me with an arcade board a long time ago. I will never lift a claim again. EVER! Sorry this happened to you.