I'm not the most patient guy in the world but this really makes sense to me. Not so much because of quality issues on this figure since I had no problems with mine, but because the figures offered keep getting better and better and your likely to end up less than ecstatic with purchasing an older inferior figure for way more than a newer superior figure will cost at retail.
If your a line completist forget what I said. You've gotta have it and I understand that too.
Sorry, I know this isn't directly on topic but it seemed worth a comment anyway. Glad you were able to recover your funds without having to file a claim. If your a buyer though your pretty well protected by PP and eBay as long as you follow the rules. If your a seller not so much. But that's the chance you take when dealing online anyway.
