Internet ordering

(Note to 'Perennials' list members:  I am sorry if this doesn't seem
perennial-oriented enough (re: recent comments about netiquette.  I
tried sending it directly to Barb P., but my server rejected it.)

Dear Barb,
It's not a dumb question and you are right to be concerned.  There are
certainly hazards associated with web ordering.

Ideally, choose a site that offers a "secure" server-- which means they
have established complex encryption codes that will not allow your
MasterCard number (for example) to be intercepted.  Secure servers ARE
very secure-- banks even use them.

If a site doesn't offer this, you have to decide how trustworthy you
think they are.  Look for them to offer some sort of password
confirmation.  Powells does this-- they won't authorize the
completion/sending of your order without you entering a password that
you've selected (and that only YOU know).

Another suggestion is to pick a single credit card to do your Web
ordering with.  That way if something does happen, you aren't left
trying to remember which card you used.

Those things said, I do a lot of Web ordering and love the convenience.
It's a lot of fun to order on-line and have it arrive at your house 2-3
days later.

Sue P.

SPesznec@lhs.org          Portland, Oregon
(USDA zone 8, Sunset zone 6)



> I've never bought anything from the 'net and don't know how to do it. 
> Like, do you put your master card number out there on the web?--how
> safe
> is it?   I would like to order gardening books, but am chicken about
> risking it.
> 
> Barb Perna
> Southcental WI,  Zone 4
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