Thanks for the advice everyone. This being my first experience with ebay I wanted to be cautious. I do understand a seller not wanting to use paypal for whatever reason. This guy probably isn't trying to scam me though I don't know if I would want to give up the paypal protection with an electonic item...regardless it seems that the paypal transaction is complete and I can't see any way to reverse it unless I file a complaint. So that's what I told him, haven't heard back yet but hopefully I get my purchase!