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| Be aware of privacy and security issues before providing any information over the Internet. Other people may have access to your information. |
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| Do not provide your phone number or other personal information if you do not want others to know it. If your phone number is unlisted, do not provide it to any web site. |
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| Do not provide your credit card number to any web site unless you are placing an order and you know the site is secure. |
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| Do make use of your employer's address or Post Office Box. Most vendors don't care where they send your order, but it is more likely your order will get to you at work better than at home; since there should always be someone at your work address. |
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| Do sign up for mailing lists, they are an endless supply of information and coupons. |
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| Do not expect your online purchase to arrive immediately. Even in some cases overnight can take a day or two. |
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| Do check on your order to verify the status. Most web sites have a way for you to do this, they can also provide you with the tracking information for your shipment. This will keep you from worrying, if your order is delayed, you won't think it was stolen or lost. |
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