Did You guys use paypal? If you have been cheated, they will cover your butt for the funds and chase down the seller. Often they freeze his ebay account and bank access so that he/she can,t put in or withdraw. This soon gets their attention. I have had to do this only once before and was happy with the results. BUT you need to file a dispute SOON to get the ball rolling as there is a time limit with such claims. Jamie if your guy is a runner, I,m betting you are SOL after a year. Hope this kinda helps...Rob.