[martin_fierro]

I haven't experiences blatant fraud on Ebay (yet).

But I have to wonder how much "shill bidding" goes on to drive up bid prices. If Ebay is unwilling to prosecute even obvious fraud, I doubt it seriously monitors such bidding.

[cmsgop]

I got burned a couple of times. All together about $20. I would never make a big purchase on Ebay Ever!!!

I did make their lives a Living Hell though for a short period of time (hehe).

[UnsinkableMollyBrown]

I love Ebay and Paypal. Two weeks ago I sold a book for $400, and the transaction went off without a hitch. As a seller, a offer a money back guarantee, so you can hold the merchandise in your hands, and if you're not happy, ship it back. I even pay shipping both ways. And Paypal, I can't say enough about their service. I was short on cash last week, and not all the Christmas shopping was done. All my auctions closed Saturday morning, half the buyers paid right away via Paypal, and I was in the stores by noon using my Paypal Credit Card. Lot's of Fun!!