I don't know, the seller will just continue on regardless. Even changing his name if needed. Trying to 'out' him is a bit like lighting a candle and watching the climate change. Like banks and their interest revenue I would find it hard to see eBay doing much to restrict a fee paying patron.

Better to list the item and # on this forum (and others) so at least some of the LF community may be advised. Having bought a few items I have found one wises up (in time) to the tricks. Like listing a lens and finding an older or inappropriate shutter has been fitted. Yes it can be returned, if realized in time, but the hassle is a bother not to mention the return cost not always recovered.

One must always ask a plethora of questions and conclude from the response the true situation. The trick is figuring the correct questions in advance. Not always easy.

As an extension I find it curious that Co's put on shutter part #'s but there seems no access to this information down the track.