Anyone willing to help me pick out some used gear?

[wirehairs]

Hi everyone. Yep, I'm a newbie diver, having only dived in Cozumel last year.  I've decided I need to buy my own equipment so that I keep diving...  Anyhow, there's a bunch of stuff on Ebay, of course, from people who tried it and quickly gave up on it.  Is there any sweet soul out there who might help steer me through the many brands and offering to pick out a decent value?  You might make a new diving or beer buddy out of it!

Thanks much for the consideration,

Andre