just an fyi - and I am not saying you ae doing this but there are many many scammers who agree to escrow as long as shipping is paid up front and direct. Then they never ship the item. While buyer is safe on the purchase they have lost what was paid for shipping.
You raised a very valid point mate. They will just pocket the shipping fee and the buyer will be expecting the package not knowing that he/her has been scammed.
I would really love to have the Alienware laptop someday.