I found this site about fashions for cheap and am a bit wary of it! It sounds too good. It comes from China, which is something I'm unsure about because I live in the USA and have never bought things from so far away! Plus, I'm afraid it's counterfeit. How do I tell if this site is safe to buy?
Please don't be rude, I'm new at computer shopping. Thanks :)
Here's the site: http://www.ecaven.com/index.asp...
2006-11-12 04:13:56 · 13 answers · asked by ♥♥♥ 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
I'm sorry!!! here: http://www.ecaven.com/index.asp
2006-11-12 04:18:50 · update #1
Okay first of all if its from china it almost is counterfeit, but that doesn't means you can't enjoy it. I've purchase beautiful art (oil painting for less than a buck, plus shipping) it kind of a gamble in china. My paintings were copies of the impressionist masters. I bought about 18 and 12 were beautiful enough to spend another $400 to frame the others were junk. If you buy something use your credit card or paypal account. give no information but your number, your expiration date your name on the card and the security number on back (three digit code) and only if asked. DO NOT GIVE PIN OR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR BIRTHDATE, THEY will steal identities in the far east as quick as you would shake a hand. So there are some great things to buy but you've go to think safety first! Enjoy shopping where cheap labor rules and counterfeiting everything predominates however you can find some great deals. -John
2006-11-12 04:28:29 · answer #1 · answered by yellowkayak 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off..I like to judge my online companies by their website.
If someone has a very well done site that you know they paid a pretty penny for, well then you know youre off to a good strat.
But if its some little crappy website that looks like someone did themselves, that turns me away right there.
SECOND - I contact the telephone number after hours, first to see if they have invested some money in a nice answering service or have a professional voice system - again that shows if they have invested the money to do thier business right.
Then i contact the telephone number during their hours and see if they have a good receptionist or sales representative, again back to the quality of service they've invested.
FRAUD PROTECTION
Visa has fraud protection so I dont worry too much about that.
More than anything is identity theft.
Thats why I prefer to buy things on the telephone rather than use the computer. And I have a firewall, updated spyware, anti-virus and a few other counter measures in place.
For the new comuter user I would defintely suggest make sure you contact the telephone number to avoid anyone being able to steal your banking information.
Thats pretty much my 2 cents on the subject.
Visa and a few other companies have fraud protection so I feel safe that my payment will be reimbursed.
Hope it helps
2006-11-12 05:02:51 · answer #2 · answered by writersbIock2006 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt buy things from any site unless it is an official site of a product brand. I am very protective of my credit card information and if Im in doubt at all I dont. Its not worth the hassle that could happen if it isnt legit.
2006-11-12 04:15:40 · answer #3 · answered by radiancia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first, the link doesn't work. but usually there should be some sort of money-back guarantee or a secure site logo on their website. if not, DON'T buy. Is the site actually made in china, or just the products and the company's located elsewhere? anyway, if in doubt, just don't buy from them and buy from some more well-known websites.
2006-11-12 04:16:33 · answer #4 · answered by stitchfan85 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Email the contact person and ask for customer recommendations or references. When you go to pay, the page for payment should by an "https" address rather than just "http". That means it is a secure page.
As with any purchase, if the price is too good to be true, it probably is.
2006-11-12 04:18:03 · answer #5 · answered by David S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm i would just not try it. Also the link you posted doesnt work. There is a very good chance that it would be a scam. Most online shopping should be done through retail chains that already have real stores. Or big name online shops like newegg.com
2006-11-12 04:16:07 · answer #6 · answered by Helper123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out whether or not they use a secure payment service. If the payment processer is ok, then if the website is not legit, you should still have some recourse for recovering your money.
2006-11-12 04:17:05 · answer #7 · answered by SnowBunny 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, if you find SSL sertificated . the site is secured.
How to check SSL ?
- If it asks to Press YES. while opening website.
- If you can see a Yellow Lock right bottom Corner of your web page.
Then you can do your online payment.
2006-11-12 04:18:45 · answer #8 · answered by Walsh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as it is secured site it should be ok.
2006-11-12 04:14:51 · answer #9 · answered by bor_rabnud 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
can't even log on the site
2006-11-12 04:16:07 · answer #10 · answered by KWADWO 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋