As far as I know US and Cdn banks dont communicate. So a transfer wouldnt work? I've used PayPal with zero issues. I've also done what you've suggested but only with Canadian members as I am in Ontario. If you want send the $$ to me interac and I'll PayPal the $$ to Capt46? Just trying to help.
shipping expense is not a problem but i usually deal with banks and not companies that take a cut for doing what a bank can do for free. i have done this many times and this is how it works. i get your bank name , transit number and account number and when you see the money in your account you send me my parts. i have never dealt with pay pal in my life. i have heard horror stories about them and trust banks more to do my business.