In my case the seller is in California. I have researched the Small Claims Court and I know who and where the seller is, but I think I am going to have difficulty collecting my money back. Since yours is a much higher dollar amount and valued even more, seems like you would be able to get some...
Did you pay for your item yet or is the seller just not selling now? If you haven't paid, then I would report them to Ebay as a Non-selling seller and then walk away. In my case the seller has my money and agreed to new terms via email and is now saying different. I am learning so much about...
I am also in a similar circumstance with Ebay and a seller, although mine has a small twist. I have won a high ticket item and with Paypal paid the full amount (example would be $3000). Seller accepted Paypal payment and then three days later refunded $2500 saying there was a problem with her...