I always thought that too. But after loosing over $1000 on a grille. I don't trust anyone unless They live close by. I also was saved by paypal. but usually it always cost me.
Most recent was over $4000 in Tonka trucks I bought. Postal worker was doing insurance scams with switching tracking numbers. and getting my ins. money protecting the seller. 4 different claims 4 tracking numbers for one item not delivered and 4 charges to my Paypal credit card for one item. That was $1700 alone, The postal worker was the seller. Caught her she was arrested but I was never refunded.
Same thing happened from netherlands and it was the paypal employee scam. 3 charges for one item I had to buy with my bank card a 4th time so I could file dispute ebay. because until the item was actually purchased there was no item to file a dispute on. Lost $2300.
I could not stop the assholes or close the account unless paid in full. even though the card was reported compromised and I had a different card number they kept applying the charge. They worked there, They knew the game. So all I can say is watch your backs. I now have two Paypal accounts one to buy and one to sell. If you have High sales they will take your money on buys. Never buy with the account you sell on.
