All of my XT-1 Kit (XT-1, Large Grip, 35mm 1.2, 18-55, 55-230, Jupiter 9, Canon 55mm FD 1.2 Aspherical) were purchased via eBay. If you are the buyer you have exceptional protection as opposed to the seller who often has to fix any issues that may arise in the alotted time. There is always risk and there always will be. Weigh that risk versus the cost saving and figure out if the two outweigh each other or match up.