I love ebay and personally think it is the most significant business tool I have ever encountered. Excluding firearms, ebay is the source for the vast majority of many of my collections. I also get most of my parts from there for the firearms. They are available there when they are not available anywhere else. I get books, bayonets, still the occasional NASCAR hero card, other collectibles, etc. I've bought over 500 items through ebay, rarely have an issue. Now I still love to go to antique stores, flea markets, yard sale, still make purchases there etc, ebay is where I find most things.