I know you're not protected by Paypal (such as the "protection" is) if you don't ship to a verified address. But what if Paypal's not involved at all? I just sold an item and the buyer will send a USPS Money Order for payment (as I required) but asked that I ship the item to the address with the money order rather than the one listed in the eBay email.

I'll know more in terms of matching names, etc. when I actually get the money order with the other address, but as long as the USPS money order is good, which I'll have cashed/confirmed at the post office, I don't see any issues here, do you?

How different is it? Same name?

I've asked sellers to ship to my office rather than my home sometimes, but my name is on the package regardless.

If the USPS MO is good, ship wherever the buyer asks. Get the usual confirmation of delivery, of course (DC or SC from USPS, tracking from the other carriers).

You've got your cash - ship where ever he wants it.