@Nation Wide Lines posted:If the buyer opens it, then he cannot return it, as it would not be in the same condition as sold.
You have a point, but if that was the case. Most new items bought on ebay could never be returned. The seller has no indication of refusal if opened in the ad.
Between the 14 days and Paypal, unless ebay is well versed in postwar train collector practices. I feel the buyer is fairly well protected.