Spend a few days browsing the armor history threads. Itll teach you alot about the differant kinds of armor and help you get a better idea of exactly what youre looking at when you see the armor maker (AP, TE2, FX, Exc.) There is alot of information out there to be absorbed but its worth it in the end. By the time youre done with your armor youll be picking out not only armor maker but which version (ANH,ESB,ROTJ). The people on here have been around the block a few times so all i have to say is heed their advice and learn from your fellow troopers. and as everyone else has stated STAY AWAY FROM WEBSITES AND E-BAY