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OK, I've got a few.
-Check both the abstract and description of the item thoroughly. If something huge is missing or broken (like a drive--you need 'em all), don't buy it.
-Be wary of machines that do not include an operating system AND recovery media. If, heaven forbid, your new-to-you PC should fault because of bad software, you need a way to get back to Square 1 quickly. If you do buy a system without an OS and/or the media, make sure you have access to your own legitimate copy of the OS (the QuickRestore disc from your current Compaq does NOT count; nor does your XP upgrade, as it needs a full version of 98 or better as "bait")
-Check specs, and watch for bogus ones. The big guys all have the exact specs of their machines posted on the Web. Compare what they know against your seller's assessment. Don't fall for overclocked or otherwise modified systems; these can be dangerously unstable (Exceptions: custom cases, and systems with upgraded parts)
-Ask the seller, esp. if his description was short. Get as much info as you can. This does not always work, however.
-Obtain and verify serial numbers, if possible. Notebooks are hot. Insanely hot. So, you need to be sure that the one you're buying isn't stolen goods. While eBay does its best to thwart sales of stolen goods, it can't track every sale of every item. I don't know if it has a verification system of its own for these things. To be safe, look it up with the computer maker.
Whew! That's all for now.
swordzman56
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Must use Buy It Now and PayPal.
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