Is it worth buying things on eBay?

Ive been looking at buying a few things- never have before - but what starts as a deal ends up being kind of expensive once you have to pay for shipping.

Hi I've been registered on ebay for about 3 years now and never really bothered with it until about 5 months ago. I started buying cheap clothes because I wanted a whole new wardrobe, I bought 1 or 2 items a day then I started buying up to 8 items a...

And if you do, how much do you get charged? This guy is buying a jersey for me off eBay and he wants $90 bucks for it because of Canadian Custom fees.The jersey itself costs $30 and shipping is around $15. Heres the item. http://cgi.ebay.ca/PETE-MARAVICH...

I'm thinking about buying a gamecube (yes I know it's outdated), but could the gamecube on ebay be broken when I buy it? or does ebay check to see it works.

So, I'm thinking about buying a backpack from ebay. The person selling it is a top seller... Have you ever bought anything from ebay? Do you think this is a good choice?

I love buying stuff on eBay but do you think it is really safe. Mabe I should get a PO box but I don't want to spend extra money just for eBay. I know the sellers use there home ...show more

I'm planning to make a purchase on eBay tonight... but it will be the first time I have done so. I am leaving it until the last minute to try and get a winning bid, and I don't want anything like setting up accounts to get in my way. Is there anything...

I'm curious to know what people's experiences in Japan have been in regards to Ebay. I've heard that books and what not become very important, as well as the fact that Amazon becomes your best friend. So far I only have experience with the US/UK Ebay...

Whats your opinion. Im looking to buy jewlery off ebay but im not really sure if I should. Im looking for antiques... Is ebay safe??