Yep, that's what I thought - no fee from eBay's side for payPal as a buyer - that makes sense and that confirms what eBay says. 

But from a seller's point of view, if the buyer elects to use PP then surely PP charges a fee to the seller. PayPal tells me that they charge the seller a fee of 2.6% (domestic) or 3.6% (international) to the seller.  I was just wondering when they take these fees? 

It's important for me as I want to list a high value item (AUD8,000).  I have included the 13.4% on the first $4k and 2.5% on the balance but the PP fee might need to be added in case the buyer elects to chose PP as I don't wish to take a further $300 loss in PP fees. 

Thanks for your patience as I try to work through this.