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Here's some advice; don't use PayPal. If you have a problem, PayPal will not be there. They will tell you to talk to your bank. Using PayPal does not provide ANY MORE protection than you would ordinarily get using a regular credit/debit transaction. Trust me, they DO NOT care about the buyer and won't even admit to knowing the seller. I have three different instances as proof. Fellow Hams, please take heed.

Sounds as if you were using PP F&F instead of PP G&S. I've never had a problem with PP G&S purchases.