A lot of it depends on what time of day, and what day of the week the auction ends, or what other items are ending around the same time, or even what TV shows are on. Sometimes you just get lucky, and other people miss out on great deals that you end up getting. I just got Molly's Raincoat, rainhat, galoshes, and umbrella for a whole $13.49. When they came, not only were they new and untouched, but they were PM as well! I couldn't believe it! There are just times when you get a good deal. I understand your uncertainty though. Every time I have an eBay snafu {like one I'm going through right now} I get a little eBay shy for a while. Mostly though I have good experiences, so it rights itself in the end. If got taken by tha tother seller, have you notified ebay and Paypal? They can help get you a refund. It also helps sometimes if you "inform" the seller that you are planning to file a complaint. Good luck!

~Dee