text: have you ever gotten ripped off on ebay? i have been using ebay for about three years, no problems...except recently i got screwed by some idiot in hong kong (his listing said canada) who sent me a really crappy homemade dvd.  i sent it back and have yet to receive a refund! i had one person who never sent the item, but luckily i used paypal and got a refund from the seller when contacted. i am always leery of those hong kong items, they seem like they are cheap junk that wouldn't pass safety standards in us or canada . using paypal is a good safeguard. i have been on ebay for 8 years and have had mostly good luck both buying and selling.