Top 10 tips for Shopping online - make sure it's safe! Options

[Dan Blows]

Choose a reputable retailer - If you haven't heard of a retailer before, read reviews to find out what other consumers thought of their service.
Look for contact details - Some online retailers do not provide sufficient contact details about themselves. Never buy from anyone who only has an email address listed. Make sure you print and save a telephone number and postal address.
Check delivery times - Check the delivery dates before you place your order to make sure your product will arrive in time.
Check total costs - Make sure you check the total costs when ordering online - often delivery is charged on top of the initial price listed.
Check the returns policy - Check the retailers returns policy to find out what you need to do if the goods arrive faulty.
Look for the padlock icon - Always make sure that the internet connection is secure when you're providing personal and payment information. You will see a little padlock icon at the bottom of your web browser and often websites will tell you that you're entering a secure area of the site.
Pay by credit card - Paying by credit card will give you extra protection for anything you buy over the value of £100.00. So in case your product arrives damaged or you have problems, your credit card company will help you rectify the problem.
Print and save confirmation documents - Once you have made an online purchase, you will receive a confirmation order number or email. It is important that you print and save this information in case you need to chase up the order.
Know your rights - When you buy online, you have exactly the same rights as in a high street shop. More information can be found at the Office of Fair Trading website - www.oft.gov.uk.

[SusanS]

Thanks for your amazing tips - I know this thread is a bit old but I just read it and I think those are tips are always important!
I have an other very good source for online shopping.
It is about comparing online shopping websites in America and Germany - very interesting!
You have to check it out

[Super_Mario]

It's a good article but how old is it. They mention German Mark (maybe a mistake, because ->) that's a long time ago. We used to pay with Euro for 7 years (since 2002).

But maybe anyone has found a similar topic. I can't find really good stuff to check it for the moment.

[VOVOVO]

It's very useful...

And you'd better choose a website with a lower price of the same products...