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	There are ShopSafe sites worldwide >>						Published for Friday, 10/12/2007

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	Accommodation
	Airlines
	Alcoholic Drinks
	Arts and Collecting
	Auctions Online
	Auto Parts
	Babies & Parenting
	Books & Magazines
	Business Computing
	Business Stationery
	Car Rental Online
	CD's and Music
	Cell Phones
	Chocolate
	Cosmetics
	Craft
	Dell Computer
	Dell Small Business
	Department Stores
	Diets Online
	Digital Cameras
	DSL Internet
	DVD
	Easter
	Education
	Electrical Stores
	Fashion - Accessory
	Fashion - Children
	Fashion - Footwear
	Fashion - Fragrances
	Fashion - Men
	Fashion - Teen
	Fashion - Women
	Fathers Day Gifts
	Finance Online
	Food and Drink
	Gadgets
	Gardening and DIY
	Gift Basket
	Gifts
	Health & Beauty
	Home Computing
	Home Furniture
	Hosting - Web
	HP Computer
	InkJets
	Insurance Online
	Jewelry Accessories
	Jobs and Employment
	Lingerie
	MatchMaking
	Mortgages Online
	Mothers Day Gifts
	Motoring
	Party Stores
	Payday Loans,Cash Advance
	Perfume
	Pet Supplies
	Promotions
	Ringtones
	SD Cards Online
	Self Help
	Send Flowers Online
	ShopSafe Websites
	Software Online
	Sports Stores
	Tickets and Bookings
	Toy Stores
	Travel
	Vision Care
	Vitamins Online
	Watches Online
	Weddings
	Weight Loss Centres
	Xbox: Games

Safe Shopping

We've all heard how great shopping on the Internet can be, that you can get things far cheaper, as the shops don't have to pay expensive overheads. How convenient it is - you can shop when you want to. How it's easy to compare prices, and how there are no queues and plenty of parking online!

But before you start shopping there are a number of questions you have to ask yourself.

Do you trust the vendor?
Do they have a 'secure' server?
What are their delivery times?
Can you contact them if the order goes wrong?
Are there any hidden charges?

	Most shopping sites use some sort of shopping cart - this is your virtual trolley into which you can place items, then take them to the checkout when you want to pay. The checkout must be in a secure server in order for your transaction to be secure.

How Do I Know I'm in a Secure Server?

When you go into a secure server the key or lock in the bottom of your browser will appear locked or highlighted. The address of the web site will also change from http://www... to https://www... signifying that the site is secure.

	Netscape Symbol

	Internet Explorer Symbol

If none of this happens, then this is not a secure server - don't enter your credit card details.
Don't be afraid to email the vendor and ask them a few questions to put your mind at rest!

What Else Should I Do?

Here are a few hints about online shopping that we've learned along the way:

Always print out your order confirmation.
Order more than just one item at a time to save on delivery costs.
Try and get your goods delivered at a time when you will be there, otherwise your package might get left with the neighbours from hell!
Become members of web sites - this might entitle you to a discount as well as being notified about special offers.
Don't get carried away and spend too much!

More Help

You can get some good advice from your State's Office of Fair Trading.

One Last Word...
"I'm a devoted Internet shopper - In the last few years I've bought so much online, from books and CDs to trainers and a TV" says Graham Miller, one of the founders of ShopSafe UK. "So long as you take some basic precautions you shouldn't have to worry. Don't rush in to anything - there are hundreds of shops and stores out there, and try to enjoy yourself - you can still feel the excitement of finding a bargain sitting behind a computer screen. Just don't get carried away and fill your credit card up in one go!"

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