It is also worth remembering there are some real deals to be had on ebay. There is an element of risk however if you end up with a dog you can always re-sell it !

I got a Jackson DKMG for 400 bucks (normally sells at 750 or so). There was a little cosmetic damage and it needed a little TLC however it all worked out in the end ! i also snapped up a Gibson Studio LP for about 550 bucks, another bargain.