Yeah some people just want to get more bang for their buck so ebay it is. Remember it is all about the benjamins baby!
I lucked out and got a sweat deal on ebay of all places once, I got Two (2) Amiga 4000/040s a A2000, and two 1084 monitors AND all 3 had Video Toasters for a buy it now of $300. You can see them in my photo gallery.
Deals can be found, but I also get irritated when people buy and part and resell to make a extra buck. Also starting really high starting bids gets old too. Unfortunately not everyone wants to help you out.