RE: Where do you buy your gear
I feel the same way about Ebay. I might use it for personal stuff, but I wouldn't put the business items on it.
I'm like you, we've worked too hard to develop the product and create a good image for it. We're very proud of it, and want to offer it only on the best venues possible.
I have also been approached by some of the television channels and am considering some of them for next year. The prices are pretty steep though.