OT - guess I didn't really win that Probstein auction

[Eric72]

I won an eBay auction held by Probstein 6 days ago. The item hadn't yet shipped, so I sent a message this morning, asking for tracking. Their reply:

"First off, thank you for the bids and interest in our auctions. We regret to inform you that due to an ebay glitch this item was double listed and
we no longer have anymore in stock. Please open an ebay dispute and we will process you a full refund.
Thank you."

I found a previous listing from roughly two months ago, when the exact card (cert # and all) sold for around 40% more than my winning bid.

My question is this:

What would you do in this situation? So many options on my mind at the moment. Trying to think things through before acting.

[Bestdj777]

I’d open a case with eBay and then thank them for letting you know. Mistakes happen and, even if they aren’t being transparent here (I have no way of saying one way or another), there is absolutely nothing you can do about it.

[packs]

I'd leave a negative. The auction ran it's course and the seller is now unable to fulfill their obligation. If this was a buy it now or some ancient listing that was auto-renewed that would be different. Sellers are responsible for all their auctions, no matter how many there are.

[Bobbycee]

Originally Posted by packs

I'd leave a negative. The auction ran it's course and the seller is now unable to fulfill their obligation. If this was a buy it now or some ancient listing that was auto-renewed that would be different. Sellers are responsible for all their auctions, no matter how many there are.

+1

[BCauley]

I haven't looked into the double listed ordeal that I've heard about here and there, but assuming it happened would both listings have the same listing ID number or different ones?

I'd probably just take the refund and leave it alone but I'd also ask them for the other listing ID number.

[packs]

I don't think you'd get a double item number because that would be a redundancy. I'm sure it was two different numbers. It's entirely possible it was a simple mistake but the auction ran its course and you are owed something for the inconvenience. If you told the seller your bid was a mistake I'm sure they'd do what they could to enforce the payment anyway, or at least leave you negative feedback.