We purchased our subzero freezer drawers, trash compactor, icemaker and warming drawer on eBay. No problems and no problems getting full warranties. Oh, and our double ovens! We also purchased dishdrawers from a supposed reputable seller, but paid about $165 extra for their advertised in-home delivery. The seller sent them regular ground and they arrived while we were on vacation, damaged. They had not even purchased insurance for the shipment. We refused the shipment, they threatened to sue us, and the shipping company discovered that they 'always' sent their shipments ground, uninsured. Their actual cost for sending the dishdrawers was less than $50. Saving-U-Money was very reputable, we also used Cutting-Edge Appliances with no problem whatsoever.

Update! I got home tonight and found email from the seller saying she would refund me all of the money. She has asked that I ship the bedskirt to the next buyer (she is re-listing) and she will reimburse me for the cost to ship. I told her I would be happy to ship to another buyer and thanked her for finding a fair way to resolve the issue. The money was back in my account within minutes. I expect she will reimburse my shipping costs. All correspondence was within the eBay system so it is trackable. Lisa, as for the suggestion to ask for details, I hear ya, but that is a rabbit hole. I mean, where does it end? The dishes I got ripped off on were listed as "New." It never occurred to me that they were new but seconds. Yes, I should have asked, but it just didn't even cross my mind. I'd like to think that if someone says 18" in a listing, I don't have to ask if it is indeed 18". Roselvr, I did not wash the bedskirt, just ironed it. The Dish Witch would have accused me of having washed and shrunk it! Nicole, I am glad your PayPal experience was positive. In my case with the dishes, PayPal was not willing to refund me the return shipping costs. I would have been out $25 and even then the seller was threatening to notify the police that I was scamming her. I don't think she actually would have had a leg to stand on, but I just wanted it over with. Red, if I order something that shows up defective, I will often call the company and have them pick up the tab for return shipping. It's only fair. I am glad your sconce situation worked out. I do use my dishes from the Witch! And they were a lot cheaper than they would have been from Replacements. Yaya, I have a PayPal account. I have always used a credit card that I have registered with Paypal. Is a "buyer credit account" something different, something with more protection? Thanks everyone for the advice and commiseration. I'll let you know in a week if I get the shipping money refunded. I am optimistic that I will. The bedskirt is already re-listed. Stay tuned! :-)

Like everything else on Ebay, you have to do your homework. But if you seek something not commonly found in a local nursery, it can be a great source to rare items. I have bought African violet leaves off Ebay and had exceptional results. There are violets out there that are very rare, especially the Russian varieties. ONE leaf just sold on Ebay for $63.00. I've had a couple of leaves sent from Great Britain, and one potted violet sent from Poland. No problems at all. Most serious growers who do business on Ebay have 100% feedback and will replace or refund if the plant arrives dead. But mine have always arrived fresh and perfect. As to the soil issues, socks has a point. I quarantine my leaves and pots in a separate area before I introduce them to the rest of my plants. If you are seeking a specific variety then I wouldn't hesitate to buy on Ebay. Just make sure you check the feedback. BTW Alisande, your irises are spectacular. Have you thought about joining any Iris lovers Facebook groups? I have found the African Violet groups to be hugely helpful. I've learned so much from other input. Here is a link that might be useful: Blueberry Butterfly African Violet

The knobs and pulls match perfectly. They are sturdy and heavy and I love them. With shipping and handling the whole order came to a little over $41.00. I ordered 25 of each and wouldn't you know it, I'm one knob short. I hadn't figured in the island doors when doing the planning. I found an exact match at Home Depot for $4.30! Grrrrrr. I have 6 extra pulls if anyone wants them for postage.