1. You paid the seller via PayPal? Why did you say UPS paid him?

2. Did the seller provide a tracking #? Was it insured?

3. If you don't get payment back from the seller, you'll have to file a dispute with PayPal and go through that exercise, which can be frustrating.

4. I don't know the ins and outs on what buyer protection you have if he or you is not a "verified" client of PayPal.

Good luck and keep us posted.

zuki