[jalgos_eminator]

As a buyer, Ebay is still the place to find specialty used items. I've also bought some uncommon tools that were brand new (at full retail price) because I would rather not buy from Amazon. But the real reason you would use Ebay is for the used items. I've only been disappointed a couple times and I've bought probably 30 used items in the last 2 years from Ebay. Never had a problem with new items.

[adamredwoods]

I buy all my used computers, phones, books, hard-to-find Lego from there for the past 10+ years. Only had a problem once, but was resolved quickly. I only buy from reputable sellers.

[pcan77]

same, I feel like if you're not gullible the experience is really smooth. I've bought everything from live coral to jackhammers on ebay no problem.