Buying iPad privately, am I protected?

[Zara10]

Hi, I’m buying an ipad from someone privately through paypal. I contacted him through eBay and he is asking to do it through Paypal instead. It sounds dodgy but I believe I am covered by buyer protection. Is that correct? (when I send the money for ‘goods and services’)

[kernowlass]

@Zara10 

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.
Legal bottom right of paypal pages > user agreement > buyer protection.

[Zara10]

I’ve read it! Thanks. But just in case it is a scam and nothing turns up. What proof would I need? It is quite unclear. Are screenshots from the conversation enough?

[kernowlass]

@Zara10 

If you are asking that question then you haven't read up on what buyer protection does and does not protect and its limitations.