sfb wrote:
Not all Paypal transactions are protected.

"Transactions Covered by PayPal Buyer Protection

The PayPal Buyer Protection icon must be displayed in the Seller
Information box on eBay"

You didn't pay attention to what I said.

First you go to PayPal. If they turn you down (or can't recover
the money) you go to your credit card. This is the way the
game works on ebay. Check the EBAY discussion boards that is
the advice you will be unconditionally given.

The PO may go after your seller if he violates the mail fraud
but if you're interest is in recovering your money the fastest
and most assured way, a PAYPAL funded by Credit Card is the
easiest way.