Doesn't seem like it. I've been using eBay for years, and his rating seems perfectly fine to me. No problems with minplayers sold.
I might just go for another one
No, really I wouldn't. Despite the fact that I like how it looks, it's poorly designed (inside, electrically - see the touchpad posts in M6 forum), fingerprints up easily, and is not incredibly durable. I'm thinking about one of those Cowan players...