Should I trust a UK paypal Seller via email transaction?

[lsnelsen]

I contacted a UK ebay seller about buying a past listed item. He requested my email address, and is now offering to sell me the item via email using Paypal for payment.

Should I trust a UK paypal Seller via email transaction?

If I don't receive the product or it is a fake, can I get a refund?

[kernowlass · Accepted solution]

@lsnelsen 

That depends on many factors all listed in Paypals buyer protection policy for you to read and then you can risk assess your own transactions.