I have heard that is a risk to buy off Ebay. But I would think that it depends on what your buying and the quantity... I wouldnt worry too much about buying enough equipment for personal grows, myself but some people do... For example I wouldnt purchase multiple large wattage lights( 4 1000 watts HPS).. But I wouldnt do that anywhere on line!! Ive used TexasHydroponics in the past... But Ive recently heard some negativity towards them... Im not of the believe that the FEDs are out there everywhere clamping down on personal growers.. Scouring the internet. Maybe they do, but I cant see the validity in trying to round up everyone with a spare room and a 600 HPS! Be careful but not paranoid...d:rastasmoke: Good Luck