I managed to get a xbox DVD playback kit for $22.32 USD with 4 day shipping. If it doesn't come within 5 biz days. I will charge back. I paid extra for it. The remote kit would be $50 CAD if bought in stores. So I saved some money here for sure.
Got a Dream Theater DVD for $17.57 USD. Prolly could have gotten it locally for $25 CAD. Just about even, a bit cheaper with ebay. Shipping was 4$ USD. Fucking duty and tax will probably murder me though on this. I requested he mark as gift. If he doesn't. I will chargeback and not accept the package
If he does mark as gift yet I still get hit with duties and taxes, I will pay for it but curse like a mad man about it.
I am seconds away from winning a 450 watt peak car subwoofer. Bid is $10 USD. Shipping is $14 USD. Plus 7%GST. for a $25.68 total. That's wicked for a fucking subwoofer. I would be paying $50 for a used one locally from a crummy illegal place called "Shaky's". No duties on this item since it's a Canadian seller.
So moral of story is, you only save money by ebaying providing the seller is fair with shipping costs.