It is not good to buy any oriental camera gear now (compared with last year), due to the pound/euro rate - prices are 20-odd% higher than they were. Even eBay used gear fetches higher as a result.
Ye I know looking at some HUKD prices they have been significantly less a while back, which is quite annoying! But I guess I either sit out the recession and wait for prices to drop again or dont wait a couple of years and buy one Tuesday
But I guess as ebay 2nd hand prices are higher I should be able to get more for the 300D as well (Although I know this wont make the deference up)
Cheers for your help! Probably have a word with a couple of friends too who have the 450D and see if they have any reservations... or if they want to upgrade and sell me theirs