I didn't have any experience with this outfit. I looked them up and the website is very nice, the owner spent money on it. It is a home business - so they could take a week off between Christmas and New Year - and leave the answering machine on. Usually it is 1-2 people at most - so they do not have a receptionist to answer the calls.

Why the email bounces - Paypal uses the email to identify an account, but it is not necessary to have it active. You just won't get notifications about money sent or received, but the funds will move anyway.

You can use the hotmail account they provided - to try to sort it out - people usually check their email even on vacation.

So far - no harm is done, just some poor "computer housekeeping" on their side.

I had a poor experience with another home business - "Megagro" - they functioned really well - and suddenly croaked - but my credit card company reimbursed me the money. I think Paypal will help you too.

Just - next time - you buy something for $20 first and see if you are happy with them or not. Home business - is nice and economical for buyers - but more risk.

I think right now - you worry too early, yes - you can have an issue, but hopefully not.

Keep us posted

Irina