If you run a home test, you shouldn't have to sell back the BIC's via eBay. Just confine your purchasing to an online retailer that takes returns. I think etronics has a 30-day return policy -- I know I've seen the BIC's for sale somewhere with a return policy. Though granted, eBay may be just as easy to deal with.

It would be surprising (shocking) if the VP 150 didn't blow away the BIC, but it'd still be interesting to learn what they sound like.

Birdman

"These go to eleven."