I've got 65 all positive feedbacks on Ebay and here's my take. It's your fault, you may not like that fact, but it is. If you want more pics, email and ask for them. If the seller can't provide them or more info on the item, DON'T BID ON IT! Toyota made more than one set of rims that year, you'll find more. Sounds like you made an impulse buy. Did you even bother to check the guy's first feedback page? I won't even touch a seller who has more than a couple complaints, certainly not that many in the last six months.

Do your homework before you blame him. He clearly stated they need work and the clearcoat was falling off. Accept is and deal with it. He should get neutral feedback at worst.

Hey Shawn, if they are badly pitted it can take forever to sand out pits, ridges and bumps are easyer, but holes you have to sand down all the material around the hole too. If this is the case you might think about a very thin coat of Bondo or some other plastic filler and sand that smooth then go with paint. My wifes BMW has some nice silver wheels.