Whew!! Thanks everyone for their help!! I've had quite a busy week, and I'm sorry I didn't respond sooner. I didn't think anyone would be on because of the holidays...
Ok, update. I've contacted Paypal. The first lady said (after seeing the listing) that 'they did put a question mark after Baccarat.' I told her that my sister tried to list an AUTHENTIC belt and purse bought at the Gucci store in Rome, but was asked for a receipt. She didn't have it, and they took the listing down. The listing started at $50!! So, they let THIS seller list something like that with all the question marks, etc... w/o doing the same thing? I told the first lady that if that's all I need to do is put question marks, and vague wording in the description, then I'm going to the flea market and getting a ton of Coach bags and add the "?" after Coach...(I said this sarcastically, as I know this is a felony.) Then I was transferred to a supervisor after my smart a$$ remark...LOL!!
The supervisor came on and said the same thing, so I asked her for her name and repeated her words as I was writing them down and said I was going to order some Chanel purses for $50 from China and use the same wording 'she said' was sufficient for the listing... She backed up. I told her that distribution of counterfeit items applies, also, to ebay and if they don't get my money back then they will all fall under the RICO act for aiding and abetting crimials. I said there is enough counterfeit selling going on ebay to start a claim, and if that's what they want, then 'bring it'... Boy have I learned a lot during the last few days...
I said the fact that it #1. Was a 3 day listing (usually used for counterfeit items because they usually get the listing pulled before 7 days) #2. The fact that the seller even doubted the authenticity of the item, put question marks, etc... and if there is doubt, they shouldn't list it, especially when it is a felony to even try and sell it. #3. It's a felony for those who sell it, an additional felony for using the postal service, and a felony for whomever has it in their possession, and an additional felony on the part of the buyer if he/she turns around and sends it through the mail back to the seller. Distribution of a counterfeit item is distribution, even if it's given away.
The seller wrote me and was like, "So, usually the buyer will get in touch with me to resolve the issues first...Just wondering why you didn't." I responded, "Well, yes, but I didn't want to go back and forth and get in an argument about it. You should have never listed it if you had doubts." Etc...
I'll keep everyone informed, and thanks to everyone for their help!! Especially those with references to what it is and what was in the book. If I can ever return the favor, please let me know. (As long as it's not about paperweights...you know I'm clueless...LOL!!!)
Happy New Year everyone!!