I just sold a watch for 200 bucks. 200 bucks as a PP "Purchase".

The buyer even ASKED ME if I would like it as a Gift to which I said no- Purchase of Goods gives you another layer of protection against theft/loss in transit as well as keeps my PP account from gathering too much attention. Gift is a hassle if you're receiving too many and as a buyer you have ZERO recourse and at the end of the day it's 6 damn dollars. C'mon people it's 3 bucks on the hundred!! They aren't charging 15% here- hell the 6 bucks I paid for the peace of mind knowing that both my buyer and I have some protection is less than I spend for a cup of coffee and a bagel!

My own personal feelings are if you pay using "Gift" you have sent the other member money as a gift. If (and I do mean IF) they choose to send you something as a "thank you" all the better. If not- oh well you GAVE THEM A GIFT.