Ordered some solar storms which never turned up.
They had been returned by post office due to the batteries which is fair enough.
The seller never told me this til I chased up my lights.
They are willing to refund but only after I've posted positive feedback.
If I post positive and they don't refund am I stuffed?
Just put item not received due to post office rules, refund due to be given
i wouldn't put that if you haven't got a refund
Sounds bonkers. Leave feedback as you see fit and raise a claim with eBay?
Surely the transaction isn't over until you've received the refund? In which case I'd wait until I had the money!
Point out to the seller that demanding positive feedback is against eBay regulations. It's called feedback extortion - details [url= http://pages.ebay.co.uk/help/policies/feedback-extortion.html ]HERE[/url]
If they still refuse a refund, open a case with eBay and/or PayPal (assuming that you paid with PayPal).
Open a case with PayPal,wait until you get your money back then leave whatever feedback you feel appropriate.