: You can start working knowing the buyer has already funded the transaction and cannot "charge back" the entire amount once you have successfully completed specific milestones.

: You commit the full amount upfront, but it is held by PayPal in a secure escrow state rather than being immediately released to the seller.

: If a milestone isn't met, the remaining funds are locked, and a specialized agent can review the agreed-upon criteria before the 180-day standard dispute window becomes an issue. How it Works for Sellers:

: Use this for high-value face-to-face transactions (like selling a car or luxury watch) to prove you are a legitimate trader, reducing the "lack of trust" often reported by users.

While PayPal currently excels at physical goods protection, users often face risks with service-based or high-value peer-to-peer trades where "Goods and Services" (G&S) protection is either limited or difficult to enforce for intangible items. New Feature: PayPal Milestone Escrow

: For a custom-made item or a service (like a commissioned art piece or a local repair), you release funds in "milestone" chunks (e.g., 25% on draft, 75% on delivery).