Ebay is terrible on all accounts. It's full of scammers and BS fees. And Paypal tends to side with the people that rip the innocent buyers/sellers off.

I have boycotted Ebay since '06.

I stick to forums and craigslist (also full of idiots and scammers, but if they aren't willing to meet IN PERSON and exchange CASH, then they have no deal, walk away.)