Buyer Protection For Repaying?

[alislath0]

The item in question retails for around £1350 plus in the UK (all pre-order or 4-6 week delivery) .

It's manufacturered, distributed by a Chinese specialist but I saw it being sold for just under a grand by a Chinese seller. Even with potential UK import fees I thought it was worth a punt (£600 camera lens got through without issue from China so I've been lucky thus far).

Unfortunately the manufacturer delayed release last minute so they could refine it (based on early feedback) and so the 4-6 week delivery quoted by the seller is no longer possible.

The seller refunded me on the 28th day explaining this and Ebay policy said he must refund me now but went on explain as soon as they receive their bulk order from the company they would fulfil my still open Ebay order.

But how would I repay him the money if my Ebay order shows as Refunded? There is no obvious button to pay him. 

I assume they could email me a PayPal invoice but then am I still protected (ie Buyers Protection)?

Ultimately paying via my credit card so I also have that protection. 

Also it would seem then they never actually had the units to begin with, not that this bothers me per say as the savings to be had are large but i understand this is not allowed by Ebay? 

[plpmr · Accepted solution]

"The seller refunded me on the 28th day explaining this and Ebay policy said he must refund me now but went on explain as soon as they receive their bulk order from the company they would fulfil my still open Ebay order."

Be very careful - once the seller has refunded you the transaction is closed, you would have to purchase again through eBay checkout from an eBay listing.

[alislath0 · Accepted solution]

Ah right okay so basically starting over again via the listing. Got it, obviously wouldn't do that until I was informed the unit was available. Thank you.