i had BAD experiences using ebay in the past. Well, it really depends on the seller. I filed a complaint at ebay but nothing happened. If you want peace of mind, use paypal. If you want to save on cost particularly the additional charge of using paypal, you have to take the risk of the possibility that the seller is a fraud. If your seller is a powerseller, you have better chances of getting your item on time and getting a good service.