Craig,
the problem with using paypal for pickup items, is the seller has no proof of shipping via tracking information. So if they are dishonesf, they will agree to pay full price and the 3% paypal fee, come pickup the item and then in a few weeks claim they never received it. Since you have no hard evidence of shipment (tracking information) paypal will side with the buyer and refund their money.


The Only way i take paypal during a local pickup deal is if they send it via the "friends/family/gift" option as there is no buyer protection with this, once the money is sent, its a done deal.