Want to buy MBP...thinking..NEW or USED?

Hi all, new user here seeking your help!
I am thinking of buying a MBP when I visit US this month and have a few concerns on which to buy. I can get a new 15" 2.2GHz one for 2000$(includes everything due to a discount that I will get). Searching ebay.com though I saw MBPs selling for 1300$-1600$ (2.16GHz - 2.33GHz - 2.2GHz 15.4")slightly used or 1600$-$1900 new. As far as I know there are 3 versions of MBP available:
1) The very first one introduced January 2006
2) The late 2006
3) The current one
Will I find differences in terms of performance/quality/durability between the 3 version? How can I identify the version of a MBP sold in ebay?
Also, since I will bring the laptop back with me in Greece, does Apple have a worldwide warranty?
Any comments/thoughts/suggestions will be highly appreciated!
Thanks a lot!

Welcome to Apple Discussions!
Since you are planning on going to Greece, I would recommend new or refurbished from Apple. If you get something on Ebay, you wouldn't have much recourse if you had problems on down the line. With new or refurbished, you can get 3 year Applecare.
Also, if you buy here, check it out before you leave the US. One fellow bought a 17" high resolution MBP, and then discovered when he got to Greece that he hadn't actually received the high resolution display he had ordered, but rather just the regular display. It was a considerable hassle for him to get it straightened out, as I think there wasn't an Apple Store in Greece and he had to go to Ireland or something like that. So at least turn it on long enough to be sure it has all the features you selected.
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