years ago...before all the 'bad' guys discovered the net, you could rest
assured that you could get an honest transaction via the net (used to be
just on usenet).  I once traded a Motorola VME card, new, for a nice dual
band mobile rig.

Sad to say, I don't think I would ever buy anything from Ebay.  I stick to
Egghead's auction mostly.

Story on the new a few nights ago, was showing just how easy it was for
folks to sell bad...stolen...non-exitant stuff.  Can't blame Ebay, they are
just the publisher.

Good luck on your scope.

Is this a real vendor?  If so, check with the Texas BBB, and see if they
have any complaints on file with them.