Skoon, for information, I've used eBay a lot and I find that bidding early in the auction doesn't give any guarantee of purchase, all the action starts within the last half hour of the auction, prices can rocket up and can, in some instances, get pretty wild. I've lost items at the very last minute because someone put in a higher bid and pipped me at the post. It can be really infuriating if it is something that you really want, but that's the way the game is played. Up to date I have never had anyone not stump up the goods when I've paid for them. PayPal is excellent. Hope this is helpful.:rolly2: