eBay auction question/Any lawyers w/advice?

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Posted By: Chris Nerat

Hey guys,

I know some of you will have some input here.

A couple days I won an item on eBay, which I really, really wanted, and thought I got a very good deal on.

I tried to pay for it, and considering he accepted Paypal, I went thru that service.

When I tried to pay, my payment went "unclaimed" and said he didnt have a Paypal account. I didnt know eBay would let you accept Paypal without an account??

I called the guy and left message. Finally he returned my message via email today and told me he was sorry but he was selling the item for his aunt and she was getting it authenticated and it got rejected.

I dont think the item was unauthentic, and I still want the piece.

What should I do? Pay some cash to have a lawyer draft something to force him to send it?? I really want this item, and I won it on the auction.

Thanks,
chris