I suspect that he will just disappear. I believe that the listings are covered under the eBay money back guarantee:
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eBay Money Back Guarantee means you're protected if the item you ordered didn't arrive, is faulty or damaged, or doesn't match the listing. You'll get your money back.
IF the seller ships, and there were any US customs charges they would not benefit him in any way. However, From
https://customsdutyfree.com/united-stat ... on-method/:
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if product value is less than US$800 then import is duty free(Excluding Liqueur and Tobacco
It looks like you would be protected if he doesn't ship. In the remote possibility where he does ship (very unlikely IMO) no import duty would be required. The only thing is, are you willing to wait a couple of months and go thru the hoops to get your money back? If you do choose to purchase, you would not be alone but with hundreds of other buyers. Heck, I've always wanted a plasma cutter. I may risk the time and a few bucks myself.
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