Sigh - had to happen.
After many years of buying random stuff with extreme success on ebay by careful checking of supplier's ratings, I've now been stiffed.
Luckily not for much - 35 quid or so.
2.5 weeks ago when the warnings of snow were starting, thought I'd get a couple of el-cheapo Hamax sledges for the kids that were advertised as "5-7 days delivery".Today - no sign of the products, seller presumed dead - no communications, 1/2 dozen other irate buyers leaving feedback to similar effect (seller had near 100% good reputation before).
I suppose the seller might be dead, or ill.
But that doesn't help me. Issued a request to cancel and got one dispute pending for my dosh back - might ring the CC company for good measure. ebay are of course as much use as a chocolate teapot in these cases.
Not a big deal but I will be very careful in future about ordering anything for non trivial amounts of money. I think I'd certainly want to speak to them on the phone for anything much over 50 quid
So there you go...