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DDHi,
I have been selling on eBay full-time for the last 5 years, and have sold over 25,000 unique items. I have never taken Paypal because of the fees involved, and some customers expectations that the seller will run to the Post Office as soon as their payment is sent through. I have read and heard from too many other sellers about bad experiences.
If the items you are offering are unique enough then I do not think it will hurt you. Most people do not mind writing a check, or getting a money order if they have found an item they cannot do without.
One prominent seller and board member, Scott Gaynor, also does not take Paypal. I am sure he can relate his own horror stories; I am just mentioning him as a prominent name that has a very nice business and does not feel the need to accept Paypal.