Note: Here's a list of some safety tips when shopping online. Some of these tips you also can find it on Federal Trade Commission's web site (article: 10 Tips for Smart Holiday Shopping Online ). Please take a couple of minutes to carefully read these tips. These tips may help you avoid some unnecessary disadvantages. ( more information, please to visit www.ftc.gov )
Be knowledgeable about the product you are buying
Be familiar with the item you will buy. If you have never use this item before, as a reference, please find and read the other customers review (rating) of this item, and compare the price of the same item from the different vendors. If the item's price is really cheaper or really expensive, you may need to find reason why the price is so different (such as, the item is a refund item, open box item, or coupons will expire soon, or ridiculers shipping or handling fees). In attention, you need to read carefully about the return, refund, and shipping and handling policy. If you any question about those polices, you have right to ask the seller through an e-mail or phone call to get the answer of your questions.
Be knowledgeable about your merchant (vendors) :
Be familiar with the name or reputation of any company before you start to buy the product. Read the other customer evaluation (rating or review) about the merchant (vendors) (you can look at www.consumer.gov or search online). The reputation of the Merchant is primarily concerned. The good reputation means that the quality of the item and service after selling are good. If you have any question about item or service, call or Email their customer services. Remember, a good merchant (vendors) should offer a good customer service before and after selling.
Be knowledgeable about using a Credit Card and Safeguard Your Password:
Read the vendor's privacy policy carefully to find out what information the seller is gathering from you, how the information will be used, and how you can stop the process. Be ware of and caution if you're asked to supply personal information not for a purchasing, such as SSN (Social Security) number personal bank account information
Final Checking List before you pay:
- Verifying the Item Number
- Verifying the Item quantity
- Checking warranties information
- Reading carefully about the company return, refund and shipping and handling policy
- Checking the Item's coupons or (and ) rebate expire date
- Checking the Internet connections are secure
Inspect your purchase :
Check your purchase carefully as soon as you receive it. Contact the seller as soon as possible if the item has a problem.
Note: Print out and date a copy of terms, quantity, conditions, warranties, item description, even confirming e-mails, and save them with your records of your purchase.