I think it's worth a try. I mean all those horror stories are just stories. How would you ever experience it if you don't have one. I upgrade from mpx200 as well and I love my 220. I recently upgraded again because I got a good deal on a ppc phone. I don't recommend ebay unless that's your only option. I did buy my 200 from ebay but got my 220 from someone who have upgraded and didn't need the phone anymore. Howards Forum have a section where people buy/sell/trade. Do a search over their and you'll fine many who wants to get rid of it for less than 70. Good luck. Oh yeah. READ their "scam" thread as well so you will know how to avoid getting scam.