306 short block

[Red66GT]

This is a continuation of my 302 roller vs 289 post. Well, I decided to go w/ all the advice and will most likely get a Roller block.
What do you guys think of this 306 short block?

here's the link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7909447588&category=33615

Anyone have any experience with buying from prime-performance off of e-bay? I think it sounds like a pretty good deal. $889.95 w/free shipping, what do you guys think?

 

[66 BLAKE 96]

Hmmm, the free shipping is nice, but that sounds very similar to another engine remanufacturer here in Dallas, and the prices are waaay better than the ebay price.

http://www.citymotorsupply.com/
This isn't including shipping of course, but they list a 5.0 short block for $305. The core charge is $135, so it'd be $440 with no core trade in. Of course, you get what you pay for. These are budget engines, built in mass, not lovingly prepared by the local machine shop.