RE: I'd like your opinions on shipping to an unconfirmed address.
Scott, I'm always hesitant there also,,
I always google everything, name, email addy, delivery address, Phone number. Typically you find if he is a real person or not.
Once you're confidant it's not a made up name/addy. Be sure and Document the delivery of the item, just in case.
I just sent a $400 Motor to a guy who was brand new to Paypal and Unconfirmed, But I first talked to him on the phone. Through the search verified he worked at the address he was giving me, Saw the same username on a few other related M-boards,, etc.