When is it smarter to buy something on ebay for MORE than it would
cost to buy direct from a retailer? Suppose you wanted .... oh, I
don't know ... say a pair of Etymotic ER6 earphones. These are not the
fabulous ER4s; they are the much more affordable ER6s. Would you go on
ebay and buy a set for .... oh, I don't know .... say $113? Well,
maybe some of you would. I wouldn't. I'd order them direct from a
retailer for $109.95. For me, ebay is fine for scrounging, but why put
up with the rigmarole of an auction if it will cost you money?

Comments welcome.