DO NOT SEND PAYPAL AS GIFT OR FRIENDS OR FAMILY UNLESS....

^THIS^ is exactly right.
You can be scammed on both ends..as a seller or buyer.
if you want PP protection from bad sellers not sending stuff, then dont cry about paying the PP fee. Its pretty simple.
Sellers are covered if they ship to registered name & address, etc.
I NEVER ship to a third party on buyer request which of course provided after payment. thats a red flag & risky.
I agree right hear. I will always pay the paypal fee just for the insurance. Mark