Do I have to use Paypal on ebay for buying? Are there other options?

[freeb1rth]

I am not a fan of Paypal since being defrauded on the site; I've since deleted my account. I don't like dealing with middle-man sites like that; is there an official ability to simply use a credit card or something similar as a standard, accepted payment option on ebay? If not, I'll have to abandon using ebay for a lot of purchases, which I'd rather not have to do.

Thanks

[reallynicestamps]

Be aware that if a transaction goes pear-shaped, Paypal is your first level of appeal. If that doesn't work out, using your credit card to back Paypal allows you to go to the chargeback process of the card.

If you pay by money order or by cash or by personal cheque, you have no Buyer Protection. The money is gone.