I disagree, if someone has the time to list an item, like a pinball machine, they have time to communicate when it's done. It takes two minutes to send a message to a buyer.

Wow, the way I look at it, when people use ebay on both ends, buying and selling, it is a binding contract between both parties to pay, communicate and ship out ended auction goods. In today's world, access to the internet is everywhere, and 2 minutes to take care of business after 4 days of an auction ending is a bit odd. In this case, a pinball machine was won for dirt cheap, which leads the buyer to believe he is renigging on the sale........don't get your panties in an uproar RILaw

I've been on this end as a buyer as well, over a $548.00 auction that I won. Seller would not respond. Was told of a family emergency after 1 week of emails asking for shipping confirmation because I had paid instantly. 2 weeks later, no response but they still had my 548.00 dollars. Took 3 more weeks to finally get paypal to hear, and accept my case in my favor. Of course I understand family emergencies etc. etc. but when people are able to take money for something they are selling, they better communicate and follow through with finalizing a transaction or refund the money to the rightful owner!
Sellers on ebay have a responsibility just like the buyer does. End of story or don't use online sites to sell things!

Now your reaching! You mean to tell me the seller has been driving on thruways and interstates all over the Midwest where there is no cell coverage, no internet access in hotels, restaurants, bars, stores, cafés and gas stations for 4 straight days. Lol.