I agree with robo - use it all the time for both selling and buying.
95% of transactions go through with no worries, but take time to check out someone's history prior to bidding.
Important to watch out for the following:
1. Dealing with Companies saying they are registered in Aus, but sell the goods from another country ie Hong Kong - common with cameras. Have had items withdrawn prior to the sell date simply because they were not getting what they expected.
2. Postage from the US. Fedex is the quickest (have had items received within 2 days of paying!) although they are very expensive. Prefer UPS - Not as quick, but far cheaper. Bought some chrome air horns from the US, cost $50US, postage $26.
3. Don't deal with companies if they don't respond to your queries. My experience says that if they can't be a#$ed to respond, they generally end up being very slow in sending the goods.
You will get bargains in whatever you buy, but check the "retail" price on the net first.
Don't get drawn into I must win the item no matter what the cost. Set your limit and stick to it. Other similar items are always appearing.
Finally, if the item is not what was expected, you can always advertise it yourself.
Enjoy
