If you buy from a UK seller then you have the right to return it to the UK seller, even if the manufacturer is in China. I have seen similar stories with PC world and HP Products. your contract of sale is with the seller not the manufacturer.
While I appreciate that eBay are usually rubbish in this case trading standards and a solicitors letter to the seller usually do the trick!
back on topic, I've thought about buying one of these myself so would be interested in any feedback.