Thank you IIS members for your wonderful help help and advice!
I was aware of a fair few pieces of information,yes I was well aware I was never going to get lenses and cameras at low prices.
there were a few pieces of information that I was not aware of-looking for that logo and pay pal information.
My outlook was one for buying those odds and ends from those ebay shops,I have heard very good reports on them,things I will be likely to buy are those little extra bits for camera gear-a plastic hood,spirit level thing that goes on to flash port etc.
Some sporting gear-this fishing reel for friend,some of the more serious purchases will be timber cutting gear,that can only be bought from U.S and Canada-they making protective clothing over there that simply cannot be bought here.
So,will be handy,there are many other items I'd rather buy at a proper retailer-I'd be happy to handle some goods and pay extra for the piece of mind.
Really pleased to get such a lot of helpful advice,thanks so much.
Cheers Chris