why is it 'too late' to cancel an order i placed 10 minutes ago?

[toothfairywings2]

so frustrated!

did a buy it now with paypal from america but changed mind.

went to ebay ' how to cancel an order'

followed link

click cancel

message say

You are here:

1. Home
2. >
3. My eBay
4. >
5. Cancel this order

Ask to cancel this order

Unfortunately, it's too late to cancel your order

You've purchased this item.
You should be able to cancel this order. To see if your order can be canceled, click Request to cancel.

Request Cancelation - opens in a new window or tab

how do i reply to you lovely kind people who have answered?

Ebay say you can cancel within 1 hour

impulse buy - everyone does it 😞

Oh well. Despite Ebay allowing you to cancel within 1 hour (distance selling laws) it didn't work in this instance.

I have emailed and contacted the seller nicely.

seller states 100% satisfaction guaranteed and accepts returns so hopefully will cancel order after July 4th celebrations

Fingers crossed.

thanks again for kind replies that i can't answer individually