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Communicate with Ebay first and do not leave any negative feedback until they say its ok to backout on the auction.
Asking to address payment to someone other than the person who is listed under the Ebay account is one red flag. Not providing a phone number is a second red flag.
If you alert Ebay first and go through the proper channels, they might be able to block the seller from leaving you negative retaliatory feedback.
I had a similar experience over a misrepresented amp (also overcharged me $51 on shipping). I followed Ebay's policy (submitted documented proof and used Safe Harbor for negotiating). Seller refused to make things right. Ebay partially re-imbursed my loss...I went ahead and left negative feedback. The seller responded below the negative feedback I left for him on his account; but surprisingly no negative feedback appeared under my account (I think Ebay pulled the plug so he couldn't retaliate).
FWIW, prior to my leaving him negative feedback, the seller had a perfect record of 74 positives. The Ebay account was listed under his girlfriend's name. After leaving them their first negative feedback, 2 more negatives immediately appeared under their account. I'm sure they abandoned the account and started another one with a different ID...the account has been inactive since 2000.
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