[jstanley]

> eBay 15 years ago was so much more awesome than the eBay of today.

That's simply not true.

There is so much more available on eBay now. I do almost all of my shopping on eBay because it presents a consistent user interface, with a quick checkout flow, and good competition between vendors to keep the prices down.

[JoeAltmaier]

...and I have abandoned eBay entirely, due to my perception that's its a hive of villainy. Folks listing computer equipment for sale above the regular price. Auctions that routinely go for more than you can easily buy elsewhere. Insincere bidders that try to con sellers into cancelling a bid (thus ensuring their confederate will now win, with a bid well below the value of the item). And so on.