Ignore unsolicited offers from unknown sellers
If you receive an unsolicited email from someone selling a product, be careful about buying the item. Only accept offers from sellers that have an actual item listed on Easy Peddler.

Confirm the authenticity of the item
When buying collectibles, such as sports memorabilia or coins, please take steps to confirm that the item is authentic before purchasing.

Ask plenty of questions before you buy
If you have questions regarding a listing, contact the member before making an offer. Sellers prefer that you ask questions before you buy and good communication will make the transaction smoother.

Sellers should hide their email address
We recommend that all communication between members should be made by our private messaging system or by telephone only. Easy Peddler does not display email address contact information in our listings for security reasons. The seller may--at his or her sole discretion--choose to include an email contact in the listing description. We recommend against this, however, because of the possibility of email and phishing scams.

Insure the package
Buying postal insurance for the item you've bought will protect you should your shipment get lost in the mail or if the buyer claims the package was never delivered.

Track the package
By tracking the progress of your package through the delivery process, you can prove that the buyer received your package. Promptly send the tracking number to your buyer so they can feel satisfied as they monitor its delivery progress. Use delivery confirmation options as an added precaution.

Beware of unusual requests
A buyer that has unusual requests may indicate suspicious activity. For example, if a buyer wants a rush shipment at any cost, sends partial payments from different sources or does not make their payment in full, you should report this activity to us. We will investigate all reports.

Meetings should be in a safe, public place
Members should be careful when responding to messages from other members. If a member wants to meet, make sure you choose a safe and public location.

Be wary of high-valued items
Certain types of items (e.g. computers, jewelry, electronics, etc.) carry a higher fraud risk and require additional checking before completing the sale. Do additional checking, especially with popular items that tend to be sold-out in stores.

Use caution with high-volume items
Be suspicious of sellers offering low prices for hard-to-find items who seem to have a large number of these same products. If a seller is offering a number of the same items, ask to speak with the seller's supplier. Independently verify that the supplier is a legitimate business with the correct address and phone number through a telephone directory or by calling directory assistance.