You do need to check the shipping price carefully. I have bought some machines on eBay and it's been fine. One thing in your favor is that eBay purchases have to be paid through PayPal now, and if you are unhappy with the deal for whatever reason you can file a complaint through PayPal and they will mediate. If you win, you have to return the item, but they will get your money back from the seller. So the risk is really a lot smaller. Just be sure you read all the information, ask questions if you want to, and look at the pictures carefully.