Well, as per contract Paypal was useless:
"From:
[email protected]
To:
[email protected]
Subject: Resolution of Buyer Complaint Case # PP-316-825-592
Dear ME,
After careful review, we have concluded our investigation of the Buyer
Complaint described below.
We have decided in your favor, however, we were unable to recover any funds
from the seller's account. As stated in the PayPal User Agreement, recovery
of funds associated with a Buyer Complaint cannot be guaranteed.
Please know that we will make our best effort to recover the funds in
question if they become available in the seller's account in the future and
will take appropriate action against the seller. Such action may include
issuing a warning, a temporary restriction, or terminating the account.
Keep in mind that PayPal uses a number of factors to determine when to take
action, including member complaints. Due to privacy laws, we cannot discuss
the details of any action taken. We hope you understand our policy and that
it assures you that you are safe using PayPal.
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Transaction Details
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Transaction Date: Jul 20, 2007
Transaction Amount: -$435.00 USD
Your Transaction ID: 031387308F925621R
Seller's Transaction ID: 6V086735CM746854J
Case Number: PP-316-825-592
Seller's Name: IronFist
Seller's Email:
[email protected]
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What to Do Next
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This case is now closed. No further action is required by you at this time.
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Other Details
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To make sure future transactions proceed smoothly, we suggest you visit the
PayPal site and click the Security Center link located at the bottom of any
page. There you will find tips on how to avoid fraudulent sellers in the
"Fraud Prevention Tips for Buyers" section.
Sincerely,
PayPal
Protection Services Department
Please do not reply to this email. This mailbox is not monitored and you
will not receive a response. For assistance, log in to your PayPal account
and click the Help link located in the top right corner of any page. If
your inquiry is regarding a claim, log in to your PayPal account and go to
the Resolution Center."