Becoming a Wise buyer

It is possible to be a wise consumer that never faces a question with a business. Well, much of a problem. The fact is that mistakes, misinformation and just plain rudeness abound in the marketplace. Don't assume that every business is honest and fair. Don't assume that you will be trusted or treated well. You should expect a fight sometime for your ownership and your money.

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Here are some tips to help you come to be a wise consumer:

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Tip #1 -- Don't believe anyone who tells you that you've won a lottery, free gas or any other itsybitsy goody. If you aren't standing there with a claim mark in your hand that you purchased, you should just ignore the scheme.

Tip #2 -- Read ever contract wholly before signing. You want to make sure that you understand every sentence. Make sure that all oral promises are obtained in writing. Remember that "three-day cancellations" only apply to door-to-door or off-premise sales contracts.

Tip #3 -- You need to check your reputation article any times a year to make sure there are no errors. Go to Annualcreditreport.com for your unmistakably free by law reputation report. Or call 877-322-8228 to get the forms by mail.

Tip #4 -- Do not plainly pick a company, such as a contractor, by the size or advertisement. Make sure that you research anyone that you are going to give money to before goods are delivered. Check the company's track article with the better business Bureau and the state attorney general's office.

Tip #5 -- If you have to pay for a prize, it isn't a prize. It's a purchase.

Tip #6 -- Do Not give out your public security number or personal facts to anyone you don't know.

Tip #7 -- Buy a shredder and destroy all personal facts and reputation card offers before throwing it away. You can learn a lot about someone by reading their mail.

Tip #8 -- Don't ever send your inventory facts straight through email to anyone. Associates will not ask you to update your inventory facts straight through email, ever.

Tip #9 -- Things that are too good to be true, regularly are. You can't make money stuffing envelopes or buying facts about lucrative government jobs. If you could, every person would stay home.

Tip #10 -- You should never pay the full number for work left unfinished, sign a blank contract or pay a fee in progress for a loan. There are just some things you should hold out on.

Make sure you keep copies of all receipts, repayment facts and other documents that you are asked to send a company. Lots of Associates lose things in the mail.

You can be a wise consumer, all it takes is a itsybitsy tasteless sense. Trust your first feelings and don't jump on good deals without any research. Make sure you check out Associates that are requiring down payments thoroughly. Track all of your correspondence with Associates and businesses. Note who you talked to, when and what was resolved. If a question does arise, be persistent. Consider that you may need to contact a lawyer. And spread the word of your experience. Good Luck.

Becoming a Wise buyer

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