E-bay is great for used photographic gear - for those of us who still love film. I have two camera systems, and new equipment isn't being made anymore for either of them. Where once I had to hope that what I wanted would just miraculously appear in the store I happened to be frequenting at that time, now I can check daily for that extra special lens or (photographic) accessory that I have always wanted (but probably shouldn't buy). In the last two years I have bought several items (some new) and have had very little in the way of problems.