1 / I go around the sites of online sale between individuals

Ebay.fr or priceminister.com are e-commerce platforms that serve as intermediaries for the payment of purchases between individuals.
Their mission is to make sure that your order is properly executed. In case of doubt about the state of the product for example, the site must block the payment process.

Another important point to note: it is better to advise a site called "trusted third party", where most sales are offered at fixed price for beginners ...

2 / How to know if the seller is serious?

On the platforms, it is now possible to consult the profiles of the sellers and their evaluation sheet filled in by Internet users who have already made a purchase from him.

Small note: very often, the evaluation sheets remain almost empty. So one advice to remember: Avoid making transactions with people residing abroad, you will thus limit the disappointments in case of dispute

3 / I inquire about the product that interests me

Before you know if you are making a good deal, it is necessary to inquire about its worth to new. For this, only one solution: to browse the net to make comparisons. And do not hesitate to ask more "sharp" questions to have additional information to the seller and avoid scams!

4 / Gold offers: station to the trap!

The bargains often conceal scams: counterfeits, sale of stolen objects etc. If you have any doubts, you can report any unlawful behavior at any time directly on the website-signalement.gouv.fr

5 / I do not "zap" the shipping costs

To attract Internet users, delivery costs are never mentioned in the sale price. Obviously, it requires the buyer to pay these expenses!

Note: some sites offer a relay delivery system. This is one of the safest ways to have your package, without worries.

6 / I banish money orders and I prefer virtual transactions

Difficult to buy directly by credit card from the dealer.
Cash or check transactions are allowed up to € 3,000 if a receipt is issued. For online transactions, it is preferable to privilege virtual wallets like PayPal because they promise certain guarantees in case of problems ...