Avoiding ripoff

[Mcduska]

I want to buy an expensive item via PayPal. What safeguards exist to ensure I get my product after releasing a payment?

[kernowlass]

@Mcduska 

That depends on many factors all listed in Paypals buyer protection policy for you to read so you can risk assess your transactions.
Legal (bottom right of Paypals pages) > user agreement > buyer protection.