Paypal is sh*te. If someone buys something off you (say an ebay item), you send it to them but then they say they haven't received the item, and place a dispute they can get the the money back from paypal. They can dispute it up to 45 days after the transaction too. There is also the issue of using fraudulent credit cards to pay for goods. Paypal doesn't protect the seller. If you do accept paypal, make sure you send stuff recorded delivery as a tracking number is proof of postage and if things go wrong there will be some comeback. On valueable items only accept bank transfers, cheques (cleare