Main problem with PayPal is that it is reversible. This means using escrow is pretty much moot. The risk of the payment being reversed later defeats the purpose of escrow.
FnF is reversible. Some think it is impossible to reverse payment sent as a gift or donation but the truth is it can be reversed. Scenarios which allow the reversal are:
- "Carded" payment or a hacked card was used
- Payment is disputed on grounds of being unauthorized by cardholder
- Gifted or FnF payment was induced fraudulently
This is not to discredit you in any way. The post is simply meant as a precautionary advice. Looking at clearing the PayPal balance urgently is usually a red flag because scammers often try to move or liquidate funds before the account is limited or before a dispute is raised by the person who originally sent them those funds.
Rates tend to be insane because of the risk of a reversal.