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Posted by LolitaV • 7/16/09 • Subscribe to this Discussion [RSS] • Report This Topic
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How do you know if a site is not scamming you. I am trying to buy beads online and this site has beautiful ones www.thailandbeads.com but I don't know if i should trust them and where to check for reviews and stuff. Have you shopped online from a store in a different country before?
and is it possible to check if this site is real??

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7/16/09

greencurmudgeon

The least risky way to pay these people is through Paypal; however there is still a risk, i.e., you don't get the goods you have ordered.

I would definitely not disclose my credit card number to them, however.

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1. 7/16/09
  
  LolitaV
  
  what if they don't send it to me? will paypal refund me?
7/16/09

trailofpen

No, but I may be able to find what you are looking for and sell it to you minus the more expensive international shipping fees.

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1. 7/16/09
  
  LolitaV
  
  how?
2. 7/16/09
  
  trailofpen
  
  Business man never give up trade secrets.
7/16/09

melindaville

I usually only buy online from reputable companies such as Amazon or through the online division of well known stores.

However, if you use a credit card, if you aren't sent your merchandise, you can dispute it (and I have) and then you don't have to pay.

I would NEVER give my bank account information to *any* company online.

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1. 7/16/09
  
  LolitaV
  
  well they have such nice, cheap beads
  is there anywhere i can check if this site is not scam?
2. 7/16/09
  
  melindaville
  
  you might try doing a search for "name of company/site + customer reviews"
  
  I do this for literally everything I buy anymore.
3. 7/16/09
  
  LolitaV
  
  nothing show up