Just for the record, I've 42 transactions since 1997, all as a buyer, many overseas (all of those satisfactory). All feedback on me is positive. >From my perspective, the ONLY protection a buyer now has is the personal decency of the seller, and the willingness of the authorities to get involved, which in California is not gonna happen - eBay and at least their senior employees are large political contributors. It's too bad. eBay was a great idea, & a lot of fun . Jack -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist