Looks like the seller has now pulled the plug on the item! Intervention from BA perhaps?
The ebayer has been trading on ebay since December 2005 and has 785 transactions under his/her belt with 100% ratings.
It is highly unlikely he/she is a fraudster and it's a shame people say so.
The vast majority of the previous transactions are for $1.99. It's not uncommon for someone to build up a reputation with low-value stuff and then move in for the kill although, having been a member since Dec 05, the person must be very patient if that is the plan. Even so, I wouldn't stick my neck out and say it's
highly unlikely this is a fraud