[mpj-mlj]

Good on you!

At least some are getting some justice here.

I bought the exact same unit as you from "buy_lowest". It seems that he has a new alias on ebay as of recent - "come_bid"

I followed through with the request from Paypal to obtain the independent evaluation. Spent $20. Paypal found in my favor but, no refund until I pay for return shipping. I wonder if they would hit me for the $25 fee as well.

If they were to hit me with the $25 fee, it makes the "buyer protection" that they offer a complete joke in my case.

I paid $41.27 for the player.
I paid $20 to have it inspected by computer store.
Paypal wants me to ship back via any "tracking" type method. I estimate that at $8.

I would be into this for $69.27.
If Paypal refund is less the $25 - my refund would be $16.27 thus leaving me a net loss of $53 with absolutely no goods in hand.

Now I know why I am done with Ebay and Paypal. I have one more transaction made via the two that is pending. I had to return a defective item bought on 12-21. Still waiting for the replacement.
Once this is done - I am canceling my Paypal account.