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Using PayPal is a really bad way to sell bitcoins, because PayPal lets the buyer dispute the transaction, reversing payment. If you sell bitcoins via PayPal, you're taking a big counterparty risk (not to mention the 3rd party, PayPal itself).

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I'm from Argentina and have 30+ transactions and 100% positive feedback BUYING bitcoins with my PayPal funds on Localbitcoins. Never disputed any transaction and usually send +4% ~ +6% to help the seller with the PayPal fees (plus, I my rates al always better than Bitstamp's).

Edit: My Localbitcoins user is vivab0rg if you'd like to check.

I live in Buenos Aires (Palermo) and have bitcoins to sell for pesos. Please contact me if interested, and if you live in CABA.

> PayPal lets the buyer dispute the transaction, reversing payment.

What would be the alternative? CC, ACH, and most other payment systems also have a mechanism for chargebacks.

Small claims court.

Seriously, this is precisely the kind of thing common law and the court system is for. Just the same as your recourse with cash. As for international trade, buyer beware.

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