Quoted from badbilly27:I'm wondering if I should have accepted as "gift"
Not for large amounts. Gifts are not foolproof and can be charged back.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/how-to-not-get-ripped-off-in-pinball-vids-guide
Cash is king. For small amouts, paypal is ok since you won't be out very much if something does go wrong.