AXOAlum, I am truely sorry to hear this as you were trying to do a good thing.
E-bay is e-bay and they do not really seem to care enough to keep their customers happy. Since they also own PayPal, well what more can I say!
It would have been a beautiful addition to the Chapter House.
While I know you feel bad, I sold a Pin on ebay which was in great shape. The buyer got it and the clasp was bent! Thank You Post Office!
I was more than happy to send the M O back period. She did get it at a heck of price and could have had it fixed as I did.
Buyer Beware, unfortunely!