sure, but how about working with ether, among other solvents. Don't want any open flames around them, either. Of course, best to work in a fume hood with these things. Working with them outside, in a remote location on a fairly cool day would actually be less scary for me than distilling them inside a lab.
MeNO2 CAN be bought AND shipped via UPS. There would be extra charges, though, as it is a hazmat. Just enter "nitromethane" in the search engine. I have not seen it on ebay though.