I still avoid eBay as much as possible. I have bought on eBay ofcourse, but it is usually not my first choice.
I am still B&M type of guy. I like to see something in person before I buy. Thing I cannot get locally (or can get a much better deal online), I usually try to research what experience others have had with a retailer. First time I buy from an unkonwn source I like to use temp card number issued by my credit card company. After I experience the reliability for my self (like with
Sadoun 
) I get a little more comfortable ordering.