I had a similar experience. I ordered two plane tickets with my PayPal on accident. Had it canceled never heard back or saw the money credited to my account.
I was expecting a refund. Never happened. Followed up a month later with PayPal and my bank.
Found out that PayPal reversed the charge so it never posted to my bank account. Maybe same happened in your case. Check it out.
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