Due to the nature of eBay being a market place of individuals and some small opperations. It's hard to really get a good picture of who's good and who isn't. Which makes it hard to separate the ones that know what they are doing and are more likely to have high quality seeds with a good germination rate. Like anything else on eBay it's a seller by seller basis. Ask very specific questions before bidding to if they are unable to answer them then keep going till you find a seller that seems to know his/her stuff. You can also contact buyers of recent auctions in the feedback section get their take. I do agree that most of the feedback is likely based on the fact that packet(s) of seeds arrived labeled with the names that the buyer bid on. Which adds to that cloud of doubt. Sometimes an incorrect/impure seed isn't realized till the plant sets fruit.

Personally, I'd be hesitant to buy seeds off of ebay just because it seems to much hit or miss. Could be as effective as ordering from Reimers or you could find someone like Beth at Peppermania. I prefer to buy from seed companies who have a trackable reputation.

"Personally, I'd be hesitant to buy seeds off of ebay just because it seems to much hit or miss. Could be as effective as ordering from Reimers or you could find someone like Beth at Peppermania. I prefer to buy from seed companies who have a trackable reputation."
www.peppermania.com
Is one of the most reliable sources of chile pepper seeds that there is availabe! Be sure and order the Yellow Habanero seed...you won't regret it!
Tom Stone

I second the recommendation for www.peppermania.com AND for the yellow hab. WHEW it's a killah!

Also, www.pepperhot.com, www.tough-love.com, and www.tomatogrowers.com are very good I find. Between all of these I think you will find yourself knee deep in good seed at good prices!

Hi;
Many Sellers sell on eBay and the web at the same time, I have gotten good quality seeds on ebay for years. Make sure you know what you getting Contact the seller with Questions, Where did the seed come from, What year are they from, What are germination rates ect. Many of the seeds are from commercial Suppliers and would be as good as any you will find anywhere, some are home grown and open polinated and may not grow true.
As with anything on eBay ask questions if they dont answer move on. Some great deals out there. Good Luck.
Here are some of my favorate seed sellers.
http://stores.ebay.com/American-Farina_W0QQssPageNameZstrkQ3amefsQ3amesstQQtZkm
http://stores.ebay.com/MNR-SALES_W0QQssPageNameZstrkQ3amefsQ3amesstQQtZkm
http://stores.ebay.com/Orphie-Gs-Emporium_Hot-Peppers_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ6QQftidZ2QQtZkm

Ive been ordering from Beth (Peppermania)for two or three seasons now, Ive have never been dissappointed. Fast service, good follow up from Beth and the product is always as represented....Fast shipping also...Forget Ebay check Peppermania. I like the Rocoto,Bolivian Rainbow,Francesca and Billy Goat seeds.

Getting seeds from Beth at Peppermainia is a good bet to get first class seeds.

Well guys/gals well this hole discussion has got me thinkn. Do i really want to take the chance that these aren't going to be the real thing or won't germinate. My response was heck no. I am ordering more seeds from TGS tonight.