I have only bought 1 piece on E-bay. I had been trying to purchase a Middle Bay for several months and always got "sniped" at the auction close. I was patient and I was finally able to get one last October for $80 (a great deal). I purchased it from a GREAT guy in Alaska and actually receieved several nice e-mails from him. Not only did I get a great LH at a great price, I met a fellow LH collector too. I will return to e-bay if I ever have trouble finding a piece that I want. It was a positive experience! Glad to hear that yours was too (especially the price!).