I really wish people would stop slamming e-bay. It is a great place, it's not a hassle, all you have to do is read and pay attention. My wife makes her living on e-bay selling hand painted figrues, I also sell a fair amount of product - including new GPS's - I gave up after selling a few, because I couldn't make money doing it. I purchase tons of stuff there, and have never had a problem. My wife and I BOTH have a feedback of 100% positive. READ THE FEEDBACK AND THE AUCTION BEFORE BIDDING. yes there are lots of Idiots out there, don't buy from them, or sell too them. simple as that.
If you have a bidder you are leary of, read their feedback, and don't hesitate to cancel their bid.
The worst I have ever had happen was someone who paid me twice, incorrect amount both times, (over both times) and posted + feedback before I had even shipped the item to them. I believe they were severely intoxicated at the time!
My rant endeth here.
Bruce