Easy Peddler wants you to have an enjoyable and safe shopping experience. It is important to follow these guidelines for a safer online shopping.

Compare listings for sale
Search for similar items to see if your item's price is similar to other listings. Be suspicious of hard to find items offered at a very low price. If a seller is offering many of the same items, ask to speak with the seller's supplier. Verify that the supplier is a legitimate business with the correct address and phone number through a telephone directory.

Research your item and seller
Take the time to research the item and get to know your seller before you agree to buy.

Use extra caution with items in high-demand
Especially around the holidays, certain high-demand items are associated with higher purchasing risks. Do additional research, especially with gaming systems, jewelry, electronics, toys and items that are sold-out in stores.

Be wary of items with a delayed shipment
Pay attention to the advised delivery date. Delivery dates further than 20 days after your payment involve more risk.

Seller has a large quantity of hard-to-find items
If a seller claims to have a large quantity of an item that is difficult to find, question the validity of the claim. Ask to speak with the seller's supplier and use a phone directory to verify that the supplier is a legitimate business with the correct address and phone number.

Pay attention to the pictures
If the picture(s) in the listing appear to be from the manufacturer's Web site, the listing may (but not always) be more risky. If the photo looks like it was taken at a home or office, chances are better that the seller actually has that item.

If it sounds too good to be true...
Lastly, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.