Free shipping is the only way I list and bid! Got ripped off on an auction that I paid shipping one. Get your credits back but not so on the shipping! Fanned!
I agree, Listia needs to contract with PayPal for shipping and have the $ held until auction is settled, item is received and not disputed, like Ebay does, PayPal holds part of the payment in reserve in case of needed refund. I lost money the same way, got my credits back, but PayPal has not responded yet or settled my claim to get my money back for shipping and no option on PayPal for just shipping fees.
And I will NOT send cash if they don't take PayPal, I will ONLY send a Postal Money order which they can take to the PO, cash and send my package right then, so far that has worked the best, you KNOW if they cash the money order.