Frist thank you all for the welcome, second thank you all for the 'good'
advice which I took to heart. I went over to Oregon 'no tax' and bought my T5i body only $750 which seems to be the going price, and with the ex's battier grip, cards, total 1k 'but' I got what I wanted and its all quality. My old camera is a xti and I have to say I like the xti body a lot more, and yes I understand the T5i is a very solid upgrade.
Good shooting everybody ...... Basil!

Just getting here and could use some help with buying on line!
I'm looking to upgrade to a rebel T5i. My question is has anybody bought from 42nd St, Camera? Their price body only is $625 with so many scams out there, thought I'd ask! thanks Basil