They said it violated their feedback policy.
He claimed he shipped my book to somebody in California and trying to get it back. PayPal gave him 2 weeks to response to the dispute but he failed to respond so he tried to appeal and PayPal denied it.
You're better off filing a dispute.
Update:
I left negative feedback, it was removed in minutes. I called eBay to ask what my violation was --
eBay: We're sorry, there was no violation, the feedback was mistakenly removed. The representative who made the mistake will receive additional training.
me: can the feedback be re-posted? or can i post another?
eBay: No, and no, sorry. But we'll make a report of this.
me: What was the reason recorded for pulling the feedback?
eBay: The seller isoldgrit requested feedback removal on the basis that a full refund was issued.
me: He shipped an empty box, and to an address different than mine. I'd like to be notified with the findings of your investigation, is that possible?
eBay: No, sorry, but we'll investigate and take proper action.
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I'm not sure if that even has any real meaning. But PhoKing, I would advise at least calling eBay to request an investigation. sellers like isoldgrit are such a poison to the safe marketplace environment created by the honest sellers out there.
No point in dealing with ebay for refund. File dispute with paypal.
The seller is a scammer and keeps telling lies.