My First Road bike?

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Hey,
I have been riding bikes since i was two but only mountain bikes and recently i have become intrseted in road cycling and racing. I want to buy my first road bike but do not know what bike would be good as a starter. My price bracket is ( £200 - £400 ) also i did not know if ebay was a good place to get a road bike ( not nessarly used ) and if it was used if bikes from ebay generaly come in good condition.

Many Thanks
Matt