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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.
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