Scarsdale-area historical earthquake activity is near New York state average. It is 88% smaller than the overall U.S. average. On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 206.7 miles away from the city center.
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Definitely contact ebay AND PayPal immediately. A seller can refund all or part of a payment instantly if they choose to do so. I don't know if a large amount of money would make a difference. I bought a Dooney & Burke handbag on ebay. The listing said lot of three so I thought there were three.