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What are some precautions I should take with online auction sites?

Precautions in Choosing Online Auction Sites

You want to be careful when choosing online auction sites. The best online auction sites will not leave you in doubt of their quality. The last thing you want to do is bid heavily on something you like, only to find that you have been defrauded. The most important thing you can do is research the auction site before you use it.

Yes, there are very well known auction sites out there, and they can be trusted. But if you choose to go with an auction site that you have never heard of before, you should look in to their background. Do a quick Google search for site reviews and messages from possibly disgruntled customers.

Find the company's street address and try and check them through the local Better Business Bureau. You might want to go as far as even calling the company to ask questions. Lastly, check online for iIternet fraud watch lists to see if their are any entries on the auction company.

Comments

12/17/2006 12:30:08 PM
online auctions said:

Thanks for the great tips. Only one thing is not common with auction sites, and that is - they rarely provide phone numbers on their site.

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