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Buying furniture online is a convenient way of shopping for many. Shopping for furniture on the web has many advantages but not all furniture stores on the web were created equal. Buying furniture is a significant investment and as such you need to make sure you are making a safe transaction. Here are some tips to help you enjoy a safe online shopping experience.

# Make sure your computer is protected. If you plan on doing any shopping online, don’t be lax about installing security updates and make sure you have updated spam filters, anti-virus software, and a secure firewall.

# Just as you would research a bricks and mortar store, check out the seller. Conduct web searches and check with the Better Business Bureau for a report about the retailer’s record. On the seller’s website look for a seal from the Better Business Bureau or another reputable organization. Click on that seal to confirm that it is valid.

# Look for a physical contact address and phone number. If the website doesn’t list any it's best to stay away from them, as you would have no way of reaching them should something go wrong.

# Make sure your online purchase is secure by looking in the address box for the “s” in https:// and the “lock’ symbol before paying. If you have any doubts about a site, right click on the page, and select “Properties” on the pop-up menu to let you see the real website address. The dialog box will also tell you if the site is not encrypted.

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