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Yes. Favour high-feedback sellers, check that it powers on and spins, look for detailed photos of the actual unit, confirm the tonearm moves freely, and lean on eBay's Money Back Guarantee if anything arrives damaged.
Replacement stylus or cartridge (styluses wear out), a cleaning kit, and possibly a preamp if you are plugging into powered speakers without one built in. Budget 30-80 dollars extra for these.
The cartridge holds the stylus (needle) that reads the record groove. Different turntables use different cartridge types. When your stylus wears out, you usually replace the whole cartridge, not just the stylus. Cost is 30-150 dollars depending on quality.