I advertised an item (£700) on ebay & had some messages on it. The one guy who had been asking about it is in Malta & would like it shipped out to him. However, my Ebay listing came to an end with no sale as he is very nslow in his messaging.

I asked the guy if he wanted it still & he said he did but was trying to find a currier for it hence the delay.
He has suggested as now the listing has finished (i guess he found a currier), we email privately & he pays me via paypal. He has made an offer so he saves some ££ and i dont pay the fees so win win.
As it quite a large item, he wants it on a pallet which isnt a problem tbh.
Now.. what i my risks if any as he is asking to pay by paypal. Is pay pal gift still the safest way, as i dont want him to pull a fast one later and try to get a refund after i have shipped it ?