Frequently Asked Questions
Most important (in my opinion) questions:
Is it safe to buy, sell, and trade online?
How can I tell if someone is trustworthy or not?
Is it safe to buy, sell, and trade online?
Allow me to use my years of experience and give an honest answer.. Yes and no. People tend to be unreasonably afraid of dealing online due to stories they've heard of scam and fraud.. The sad fact is, thieves and scammers exist everywhere, online and off. Just as often, people hear stories about certain large corporate stores ripping people off, and yet they still shop there.. In other words, trading online isn't any more dangerous than offline.. In fact, if you're careful, it can be safer..
People tend to think they're anonymous when online.. This is not the case. Everything that you do online can be traced back to you. If you are scammed online, you most likely have logs and records that you can use in a lawsuit, should it become necessary. You may also be able to file mail fraud against them.
How can I tell if someone is trustworthy or not?
Use the Force. No, seriously, trust your instincts.. I believe that a person should let their instincts guide them, and I feel that most problems we run into are from not listening to them.. Still, for the sake of those who aren't attuned to their instincts, I have a few other suggestions..
First off, visit the person's bio page and read about them.. Be sure to check their feedback, rating, and the number of trades they've completed.. If someone has a lot of feedback with very few (or no) negatives, they probably work on making sure that their trading partners are satisfied with their deals. Also check for any special credentials that they may have obtained from us.
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