I have used Ebay for years. A few weeks ago someone got into my Ebay account and had some very pricy items listed for sale. I just happened to check my personal account by accident not having done that regularly) If those items had sold the money would have gone to his/her account (they changed my email address to one of their own) and the folks would never have received their purchase. Ebay folks helped me solve the problem but they told me this is happening everyday. They even have a special email address www.spoofebay.com to report such trickery. And paypal has the same problem. I have now closed my paypal account and don't use Ebay anymore. I can not be sure that the items are real. One can not tell by emailing them because they will answer the only way to tell is the lack of item purchased. So, be very careful. The Ebay customer rep told me the he thought the Ebay stores a pretty safe bet but could not guarantee that either.
Amazon.com seems to be ok. And they beat anything I have seen used or refurbished in Ebay anyway when that $25.00 is considered. Watch out for refurbished too.
Hoping you folks are giving thanks today....
Sharon