Yeah, letting friends pick through it first is cool... especially if it's something they'd like. I didn't do that with my recent rash of stuff on eBay because I didn't think anyone here would like it.
I'd be interested in some doujinshi, toys, etc. Setting up your own account isn't very hard. I'd recommend it.

Ahoy MT, I haven't forgotten about you or those tasty figures you're holding for me. Is it possible for you to send me a sort of invoice through Paypal? Now that I'm getting things settled with my post-marital name change stuff, I should be all set to make the payment come Monday or Tuesday. I should probably email you... yeah.