Originally Posted by edwmax

Hummm ... Looks like the seller is trying to ripoff ebay & paypal's commissions by cancelling the order (thus your refund) then ask you to send payment directly to him.

Tell him, that you will not send money until the refund is confirmed by your bank. Then send copies of his email to eBay and paypal. Ask for their confirmation that a refund has been issued.

It's been several years, but my recollection paypal with-holds payments for 2 weeks or more before releasing to the seller and only after confirmation that goods have been shipped (& may be received). ... I my case for a low cost item, ebay & paypal's high commissions wasn't worth the trouble to sell.

which seller is this? he needs to be avoided.