I got my money back from this scammer!
I escalated it to Paypal to investigate after I pointed out that the seller was making false and misleading statements in his listing and that he should at least give me back the shipping costs. So I ended up with a 2GB player (sold as a 4GB) for $12.99USD -- good result for what I paid at least...
Here's the email I got after the investigation from Paypal:
Dear Bruce McDonald,
We have concluded our investigation into your claim.
Transaction Date: Jul 23, 2007
Transaction Amount: -$38.99 USD
Your Transaction ID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Seller's Transaction ID: 7LU66132LU0104925
Case Number: PP-318-524-227
Seller's Name: Lam Yat Chi
Seller's Email:
rogerlam628@gmail.com
You have received a refund via PayPal in the amount of $26.00 USD.
Sincerely,
Protection Services Department
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I also let them know that I signed the petition here and provided them the link as well as proof I wasnt alone in this matter. Interestingly, I also received a phishing fake paypal email after I made my ebay tranaction with this seller - must be doing more than we think!!