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I just spoke to ebay customer services and the guy just said to report the seller. After some persuasion he also said I'd get a refund if I bought it before proving it was stolen, although I'm not sure what "sufficient evidence" looks like. I have photos with the serial number and it was registered with brooks
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Registered in your name, and you have evidence of the serial number, and pictures of said serial number?
I would make a police report (including the serial number) so you can submit that as well.
Did you get a copy of that customer services chat?I would say bid & win, then claim a refund. Given how often eBay closes cases in favour of the buyer anyway, it seems like a slam-dunk.
Messaging them now, surely they'll just go dark and you have no recourse.
Maybe speak to eBay with the evidence it's yours first? They may advise you to buy it and then give you a refund