I have used bay for several years to aid in my research by purchasing
images and talking to the sellers. When they find out that I am a researcher
and not a collector it does not seem to make any difference. Before I bid on
an image I will ask at times if they, the seller, would send me a better
scan. Almost always they are happy to help me out. So if I loose the bid for the
image I still have a scan to study. I have bought many images off of eBay to
aid in my research of structure placement and dating. I also use eBay to
add to my research library. Just today I received a book that I won on eBay
that I have been looking for 25 years. I think eBay is a very good research
tool if used right. I have set my account up to where I am E-mailed daily
informing me of items that I am looking for have just been listed.
Gary D. Moore
Fort Gibson Historic Site