IDK why ppl think sending as gift solves any problems with being scammed through PP. Simply put, trading virtual goods is against PP ToS, so if the person wants to scam you, there is nothing you can do about it, plain and simply. Sending as gift does nothing except prevent the fee. My guess is if you want to use PP, create dummy PP accounts for the seller to pay you through, and the MINUTE that it gets deposited, transfer it out IMMEDIATELY to your real PP. DO NOT use any real personal info in these fake paypal accounts. Other than that, make them pay with Western Union if your selling to non-chinese buyers, or a middle man, like Playerauctions.