Not only have I purchased speakers from ebay, I've also purchased a couple of Peavey powered mixers and a few Shure SM 58s (all used) for considerably less than store price. I have spoken with the sellers by e-mail and been satisfied that they were good deals. I recently bought 50 sets of Martin medium-gauge acoustic phosphor bronze guitar strings for $50. A store couldn't match that. However, for my instrument needs - guitars, mandolins, etc. I'd go to a store. All the best. Seamus