Broken item

[1404lynn]

I recently sold an item and unfortunately, the item was broken on delivery. The buyer requested a refund from eBay and this was done immediately. 
I only found this out when I had an email from eBay saying don’t worry, we’ve dealt with it. 

I have never experienced anything like this before and I’m a little upset. 
Can  someone explain to me what happens next? Will I get the item back? Help! 

[*vyolla*]

Haven't you still got the original payment?

With an eBay Simple Delivery postage label, if the item arrives broken or damaged they reimburse the buyer.

[jckl1957]

Did you have to pay for the refund or did Ebay pay the buyer for the damaged item?

If Ebay refunded the buyer then I believe they will have told the buyer to keep or dispose of the item.

You can't keep the payment and expect the item back.