Ebay is fast becoming a "cheaper" way to get hold of Britains. At these big commercial auctions like Vectis, lacey Scott, Cheffins and Wallis and Wallis etc, some items are making much more than they would on ebay.
For example, there was a boxed ford super major, normally makes up to ?200 on ebay, went to ?285 at a lacy scott sale! At that same sale a monged up cattle feeding parlour made ?65!
In my opinion the best places to get hold of stuff on the cheap now are: Local auctions, toy fairs and car boots if your very lucky.