bidding on my very first ebay item, a slightly-used set o' brakes (thanks to brian for the heads-up). i've actually consciously stayed away from ebay for a long, long time, because all of my friends who shop on ebay are like addicts, and i already have enough addictions in my life right now. but, the idea that i could get a set for around half of what it would cost me new was too good to pass up. i'll have to keep checking back periodically for some of the items i'm looking for.