[Shuie]

A seller doesn't have a leg to stand on when a buyer pays through paypal for an ebay item. If he has a low feedback rating, the money will be held for 21 days or until he proves that you received the item and left him positive feedback. Even if he manages to sweep the money out of his account, paypal will refund your money, and slap him with a negative balance before reporting him to collections. Just file the dispute if you are uncomfortable. You are definitely protected if you used paypal on an ebay transaction.