As a crafter, I have purchased several items from ebay.  However, I usually research my items to make sure that I am purchasing items for a fair market price.  I has come to my attention that people can get caught up in the idea of "ebay" and pay more than market prices.

This is fine as long as it is necessary.  My specific example is the sizzix dies.  You can purchase many fine dies on ebay for market prices.  In watching these items I always go to the product website first and see what they are selling the items for. 

Please, buyers be cautious enough to check the purchase price of your items from the company before you bid too much.  A good sale is always the best outcome for all parties involved and paying too much for something is never fun when you only needed to check first.

Happy bidding and shopping.