DON'T be stupid and say to anyone asking "if you buy off eBay I will Blah Blah Blah" - word things SMARTLY......

I tried to smartly suggest this and they were on to me and removed my listing  
I also tried listing 2 items exactly the same and they immediately removed the second one  


Now I offer things for I think a fair price here when it is pinball related and then I offer a similar price on ebay but with the fee added so I still get the price I need / want.

Just tonight I listed a brand new wind turbine generator that I bought years ago for a design project, I wanted $250 but listed at $275 because ebay wants $27.50 and then paypal will take there little bit. It is a scam but the alternative is having something of worth sitting at home worthless. But if someone contacts me and asks for a better deal it is easier to remove the item as they give you about 4 options so I randomly pick the reason and remove and do a cash deal. So Ebay is a good advertising tool as they don't charge now if you list and remove before finishing - but this could be a little more difficult if bids have been made so I tend to go for a buy it now setup option, using best offer always brings the stupid time wasting offers that you would never accept.

I say list it on the forums and be honest about the info then no one can have reason to get the craps with you and then list on ebay for the publicity but add a bit extra for the fees.