I've been selling on Ebay since 1998. Nothing big like antiques or vehicles. And I've been with Pay Pal just about as long. I enjoy it, and it's a hobby for me.
Plus, it's a good way to get rid of "stuff" that you no longer need or want. I really enjoy it.
The only heartburn I have with being a seller is the newbie buyers. They can't wait to slap a negative on your feedback. You have to be really careful and treat them with kid gloves, or you'll get a negative for "not being nice." That's my big beef.
Instead of working things out in email, they can't wait to give negatives. But........their day will come. :)
Seems many seller's are now requiring feedback from buyer's before they give feedback. ( I've read where a seller, said that eBay recommended that..??? )
It's always been my policy ( as a seller...) to give feedback when I rec'd payment, not wait for the buyer to give me feedback. It seems "blackmail'ish" in a way....But I've had some unrealistic/ignorant buyers too ( yes, usually newbies..).
Concerning PayPal....I don't use them...as for some reason my bank's PC can't talk to PayPal's PC. I do use Yahoo's PayDirect....and have been pleased with it.
FRegards,