The following item is being offered for 1/2 of what the cheapest i could find.

Now, the seller is in China and offers free shipping. He/she also has a very high positive feedback. Can anyone comment on any experiences with overseas purchases like these? Is it safe? Thanks for your help in advance.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Genuine-SONY-NP-FH100-Battery-for-SR12-SR82-SR220-CX12_W0QQitemZ350142698636QQihZ022QQcategoryZ43433QQtcZphoto QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

pretty much if a seller uses paypal it is most likely safe these days...

by the looks of the item and its seller it looks legit...i would go for it