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ONLINE SHOPPING TIPS
Security will always be a hot topic regarding the internet, especially
when it comes to buying online.
Many online-security concerns are unfounded and generally
avoidable if you follow our commonsense 'Safety First' check-list
shown below...
Please note: the vendors listed
at this site - especially Amazon
- have been carefully selected to provide you, the customer,
a safe online shopping experience! (Phew!)
However, Best Digital Cameras can not be held responsible for your
online purchases made at these online vendor sites. (See our disclaimer.)
Safety First Check List
If a site cannot guarantee you a safe and secure shopping experience
- these logos
provide some level of security - there are several ways that
you can minimise your risk when shopping online, and below we have
listed some handy tips to bear in mind:
- Try to use a web browser which uses 128-bit encryption like
Internet Explorer 5.0 (and above) or Netscape Navigator 6.0
- Only use sites which utilise SSL ('Secure Socket Layers') technology
which is more commonly referred to as 'secure servers'. There
are 2 ways to know you are in a secure environment:
1) The web address will start with https:// rather than
http://; e.g. https://www.shoptour.co.uk
2) In the bottom right of Internet Explorer you will see
and the bottom left of Netscape
- Always make sure that you are able to contact the company in
question using regular methods (i.e. by telephone or by letter)
so that you at least have a point of contact should anything untoward
happen.
- Ask the company in question to explain the refund and return
policy before making your purchase. It is also wise to check their
delivery times.
- When making your purchase, print all information from the initial
product description all the way through to, and including, the
actual ordering process so that you have a proof of purchase.
- Check for accreditation. There are many accreditation schemes
around, but make sure that you are aware of what they do for you
if something goes wrong. The majority only testify to the integrity
of the hardware and software systems in place and do not offer
compensation or protection if you have a fraudulent experience.
My objective is for you to enjoy a safe and pleasant experience
whilst shopping online and always welcome feedback or enquiries,
so please feel free to email me
Enjoy buying your next digital camera or accessory safely,
Steve M Nash
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