I've had good luck buying from vendors on EBAY, but like always, buyer beware.
A few things I look at before bidding on EBAY are (in no particular order):
1) Is the vendor a store or private party (store is better).
2) Do they take credit cards and/or Paypal (shows the vendor is a professional, I hope).
3) Does the vendor give a full mailing address and phone number or just a P.O. Box number (I don't trust just a P.O. Box number).
4) What does their feedback look like (I don't do business with anyone with more than one negative feedback).
Before bidding on ANY on-line auction, do your research to avoid overbidding on an item.
I've also had pretty good luck with
www.autotoys.com. -Wes
98 SE Sport
