It depends, do u think u will be able to get a wii in your area. I used ebay and payed a lot. But it was worth it. In my area, my stores werent getting a lot of wii's and the stores that were getting them were in a popular area. So i knew i wouldnt be able to get one. at least for a while. Also, another reason i went to ebay was school wise. Thanksgiving and xmas break is my chance to play with the wii. In january for the rest of the school year, i have midterms, SAT's and regents and a few finals. I knew this b4 my parents told me but i will not be able to play the wii that much. So i knew xmas was the time i can play it. January comes, i would still be able to play it but not that much. So i was determined to get it b4 xmas so i can have it during the break. Its all up to u . if you want it and dont think u can get it for a while then get it on ebay.