Be wary of this guy on eBay (worth reading, I got screwed)

[M-technik-3]

Where in Mass? The local NE chapter could do the drop by his house routine. Leave a notice saying we Know where you live.

[bimmerphile]

File a case with paypal and your bank. When you processed the paypal payment, did it go through your account or from your debit card? Debit cards have insurance like credit cards. Also, your bank should have some insurance on your account for this type of issue.

I see you didn't read all of it ;)

I filed a case with paypal, and they denied it because they said I got "something" from the seller.

[bmwannabe]

thats a great idea, you MA guys should show up, and see wtf is goin on.

[Inspar8r]

Kris, continue with your investigation. In the meantime, you may consider buying some of those plastic lenses, they work the same and look almost identical to the Euro lenses. And they are plastic (which may or may not be good)...

[rs4pro3]

Ship the headlights to some one from the board you know in MA. And have them meet up with the seller and get the cash back in hand.
That sucks though. I know UPS is craking down on proper packaging or at least around here. They'll cut open the boxes here and make sure you have enough foam, and what not in the box if not you either have to repack and come back or buy there stuff. They are only doing this at the main Hub in town. But still I think it's a wise idea.

[M-technik-3]

Cuts down on number of claims the need to pay out.

[rs4pro3]

Exactly what they told me the other day when I was shipping some parts.

[Digitalwave]

Ship the headlights to some one from the board you know in MA. And have them meet up with the seller and get the cash back in hand.
That sucks though. I know UPS is craking down on proper packaging or at least around here. They'll cut open the boxes here and make sure you have enough foam, and what not in the box if not you either have to repack and come back or buy there stuff. They are only doing this at the main Hub in town. But still I think it's a wise idea.

Sounds like the best idea to me.