Hi kcb,
Nearby Express is one of our recently added suppliers, but like all our suppliers they have been pre-screened to ensure that our members are dealing with a safe and reliable supplier.
Being new in the directory, they currently do not have any reviews in their profile page. But here's a link with 3 very positive reviews are their service and products - Link hidden: Login to view
Also their rep, Shirley is usually on the forum every now and then :)
If you're are confident you can get the needed traffic to your website then you don't have to sell on eBay. Selling on eBay is actually not a requirement rather it is often recommended as a means of generating additional traffic and exposure.
Hope this helps, cheers!