@sz_1984 wrote:

It just doesn't make sense to pay someone ~$250 dollars to keep your money for 1 month, maybe I'm being too logical (Sellers with no issue and perfect history I'm referring to), I'd understand if it's a first time seller.


Guess what,  Ebay is fully entitled to take their fee direct from the payment.   I am pretty sure they are fully aware of their entity legitimacy, credit standing etc, and are well aware they are able to finace any refund to the buyer if required.

Unfortunately they don't know if you have the ability to refund any payments if required.