Before reaching out to PayPal - call eBay customer service.
Check your PayPal account for proof of purchase. Then call PayPal Customer Service. They can assist and advise you through the process. I think they can file a claim for you over the phone.
Ebay is noware connected to paypal.please contact ebay customercare.
Please reach out to PaayPal Customer care. If your pirchase is eligible for buyer protection, you might get some benefit. Also, please remember PayPal is a platform to enable Payments. The seller cheated you in this case. PayPal will try to do the best
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