As I understad, in the UK, PayPal has to be one way of paying for EBAY items BUT not an exclusive way. Postal orders, cash and cheques are still acceptable. PayPal is fine untill something goes wrong. They are easy enough to phone BUT dealing with someone to who English is not their first language is hopeless. As for their dispute procedure !!! just don't go there, it is geared to-wards crooked sellers and avoiding refunds at all costs.