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Buying Safely with Online
Auction:
More and more people are discovering the
excitement of online auctions. So whatever one you are using to get a
great deal, or you are a passionate collector of just about anything, we
are convinced that you will find what you are looking for. |
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Read a
seller's Feedback:
Feedback is very useful
for evaluating a user's trading history on Auction sites, a couple of
moments spent looking through the feedback of the person you are doing
business with is usually a good investment. 99.99% of Seller's are
genuine, Member's ratings are a very good guide to how the seller
conduct himself. |
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Read
the description:
Take the time to read
the item description and look at the photo to familiarise yourself with
the item and ensure it is what you want. Check if the seller accepts
safer payment methods such as Nochex Payments or offers an insured
postage option. |
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Ask Questions:
A good seller will always
welcome questions and enquiries. If you want to know more, you can
e-mail the seller or other Auction users who have bought from that
seller. If in doubt ask the Seller if you can collect and ask for the
postal address/Telephone Number, there are many ways of double checking
the sellers info on the Internet. |
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Protect yourself
We do recommend you exercise
extreme caution if a request is made for payment by Wire / Bank Transfer /
Money Order, whether in the UK or abroad, or if payment is requested to a
different address than that shown in your winner email. Also, please note,
Email is NOT a secure medium and we advise against sending Debit/Credit card
details through it.
Use a Safer
Payment Method:
By
using a safer payment method such as
Nochex
you have more control over your purchase, with Nochex you can be re-assured
the sellers genuine. If you use your credit or debit card on the Auctions
make sure that they offer secure, encrypted transmission of all sensitive
data. This means that to others on the Internet, your information is
scrambled beyond recognition. We do recommend you exercise extreme caution
if a request is made for payment by Wire / Bank Transfer / Money Order,
whether in the UK or abroad, or if payment is requested to a different
address than that shown in your winner email. Never under any circumstances
supply your Card details by Email,
Use Common Sense:
On Auctions, as in everyday life, you should always use common sense to
protect yourself against fraud and deception. If the Item sounds to good to
be True ask yourself why. Other people are Looking, why have they not BID,
why are the Bids so Low, check what similar Items are selling for. If you
feel the Auction is being avoided then steer clear.
Buying Tips:
Over he coming Weeks we will be adding numerous tips on how to get the best
deal on the Auction sites, yes the ones they try to sell you!!!
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