So, after looking for similar issues, of which there are plenty, it appears that any seller selling anything with a warranty, doesnt need to honour it and ebay dont care!  I bought a mobile through the certified open box program, comes with a 1 year warranty.  Phone has developed a fault and after emails with seller, (which i will mention at some point in the future as a warning to others) returned device.  They have had for over a week with no comms.  They have not replied to any emails asking for an update.  Trying to contact ebay is a joke and because its over 30 days, they dont seem to care! 

So i have reported the seller through ebay, as it seems like that's all I can do, but what is the point of a certified program that makes a big deal about having a 1 year warranty if you cant claim support through ebay and the seller ignores you?  Basically there is no point and this "certifed" program is now basically mis-selling by ebay.   Anyone had similar through a certified program?