Unfortunately, eBay is famous for scams and shady transactions. Both buyers and sellers can be swindled, but there are steps you can take to prevent being scammed by a buyer or seller. The key is to take your time and research your trading partner before money or product changes hands.
If you are a buyer, take a few minutes to check out the seller whose product you are interested in. Don’t let price be the only driving factor motivating you to buy from someone. How long has the seller been an eBay member? What is his feedback like? Are the photos …read more

Yes, there actually is a real person at Paypal that you can contact about disputes. Colin Rule, aka the Paypal Dispute Resolution Guy, is also a guest blogger on eBay’s Chatter Blog. eBay sellers on the Power Seller Board confirm that Rule has helped them resolve issues and gives reasonable, practical advice on how to work through disputes with buyers.
You might want to bookmark Rule’s blog for future reference, in the event that you need assistance with dispute resolutions in the future.