50 bucks for a single controller is pretty hard to beat. If your old one is toast, mail it to Gerbings and they will likely replace it. I've had nothing but the best luck with them. I'd like to know how that ebay troller works for you. I'd be curious because of the 8amp 96watt rating. IIRC pants, jacket, and gloves is somewhere around 150 watts. Not trying to be a buzzkill, but careful!