I think this topic has gone far afield.
All I wanted to get across to the readers that Ebay is not always the EVIL B*stard that we often think of it. Between it and PayPal, its operating partner, it is possible to get good deals, if you watch and are careful.
I have been burnt when I wasn't careful. I have also been saved by PayPal and Ebay when my userid was compromised. I understand that others have had less good experiences.
Caveat emptor.
I will be locking this topic now. Thank you for all the replies.
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