The seller didn't follow protocol, he should have asked you first if you wanted to cancel, then he should have refunded the money and then send you the cancel transaction request. Now since you denied it, he won't be able to get the selling fees back. Still you are protected, you will receive your money sooner or later.
I use eBay allot and yeah accept to cancel transaction he will refund you the money. Straight after he is on his eBay, but if you don't accept you will not get your money back(until you accept). Hope this makes sense.
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