Tips of Avoiding Non-Delivery of Merchandise

Tips of Avoiding Non-Delivery of Merchandise, we hope it is helpful for your import export trade business.

• Make sure you are purchasing merchandise from a reputable source.

• Do your homework on the individual or company to ensure that they are legitimate.

• Try to obtain a physical address rather than merely a post office box and a phone number, call the seller to see if the number is correct and working.

• Send them e-mail to see if they have an active e-mail address and be wary of sellers who use free e-mail services where a credit card wasn't required to open the account.

• Consider not purchasing from sellers who won't provide you with this type of information.

• Check with the Better Business Bureau from the seller's area.

• Check out other web sites regarding this person/company.

• Don't judge a person/company by their web site.

• Be cautious when responding to special offers (especially through unsolicited e-mail).

• Be cautious when dealing with individuals/companies from outside your own country.

• Inquire about returns and warranties.

• The safest way to purchase items via the Internet is by credit card because you can often dispute the charges if something is wrong.

• Make sure the transaction is secure when you electronically send your credit card numbers.

• Consider utilizing an escrow or alternate payment service.