I have gotten some really wonderful vintage salt and pepper shakers, Berggren tiles, Corning ware (only the pennsylvania dutch pattern from the 1970s), Avon white bisque nativity figurines, and vintage plates to display...all things I collect!
One of my favorite purchases was a set of the Northern Tissue girls! My younger sister got the set that used to be displayed in my parents house and I have always wanted a set for my own -- now I have one!
Ebay came in handy when I had to replace a dinner plate from my Villeroy & Bosch place settings because I had accidentally chipped it. Got some storage pieces and potholders and towels in the same pattern -- I did not know they were even made/sold!
Recently I bought a beautiful black lacquer sword stand for my oldest son's samurai sword which he received when he earned his black belt in karate. Also bought some very cool "knight" stuff for my youngest son -- a chain mail headpiece, a helmet, a shield and a crossbow (mainly decorative).
Of course I have bought some fabulous Gamma Phi Beta items and Southern Cal items!
I have also gotten an interesting education while seeking "just the right" japanese glass fishing ball float to buy for my sister. She loved the one I got for her!
Also have bought some nice dog stuff for my sister who breeds and shows smooth fox terriers and dachshunds for my ACHiO girlfriend who owns two doxies and shows one of them.
Probably the BEST deals we have gotten in terms of prices comparable to stores have been on toys we purchase for our sons' biorthdays and Christmas -- esp Legos and Lord of the Rings figures.
I Love Ebay!
