Good news!!!! He has NOT removed the listing. Ebay has done that in response to a report. You may receive an email from ebay telling you that the listing has been removed because the item is fake. It will contain instructions on how to claim back your $$$. If you do not receive an email in the next day or so, contact ebay and begin a dispute. Best of luck.
Thank you for your advice once again missfiggy. I have now submitted a return request and hope to hear from them soon.
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year.