Distributors & WebStores
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| Online Ordering
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- Be sure you're using https ( your lock is closed in your browser )
- avoid any email confirmation of products ordered w/ your credit card info
- Be sure the items is in stock before ordering online
- Be sure you know the online store's privacy policy
- how your credit card info will be used
- mailing lists
- Be sure you know the online store's return policy
- for damaged items
- restocking fee
- for shipping, handling and insurance costs going to/from them
- store credits or mc/visa credits or check refunds
- Be sure you know the online store's shipping policy
- how much shipping/handling/insurance is costing
- how they are shipping your prodcuts
- who you can have sign for its receipt
- when you can expect to receive your items
- Be sure you know the online store's physical presence
- their street address
- their local phone number
- Know the Manufacturer's warranty and online store's warranty policy
- substitue/loaner warranty
- parts-replacement guarantee
- what do you use while the parts has been sent back for repairs
- is the replacement brand new or a refurbished replacement
- Use only ONE mc/visa card to make ALL online purchases
- preferably a card from a bank that calls you everytime you've made a suspicious purchase
- you bought xxx from a store whose merchant services was based on the east coast
- you bought yyy from another store whose merchant services was based on the west coast
- know the fraud liability of your credit cards ...
- do not use american express ... no spending limits ...
- Be sure to know the difference between a DebitCard and CreditCard
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| Online Fraud and Scams
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| Online Privacy
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| Online Shopping Payment Systems
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- Verify that the online store is a registered user of these "online logo"
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