This is not an Ebay issue - it is up to the seller to refund you the amount you paid.
It is easy enough for the seller to do a refund to you.
Copy and paste these instructions:
Issuing a refund
You can issue full or partial refunds for items in Seller Hub or My eBay up to 90 days after the original transaction. Here's how:
- Find the order in Seller Hub - opens in new window or tab or My eBay Orders - opens in new window or tab.
- From the dropdown menu, select Send refund.
- Choose a reason for the refund.
- Specify a refund amount for the item or for the order.
- Enter the refund amount, and select Send refund.
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