Certain sites try to push COD over credit card payments, saying they are less risky and provide safety. The actual truth is the opposite; with a credit card purchase you would have protection from a vendor by being able to dispute the transaction. COD is a form of cash; and you are not allowed to inspect the package before you pay for it. The carrier has no liability for your transaction. By paying with COD you lose your easiest options to pursue the seller if something goes wrong. The same is true for any form of cash payment including Western Union and Moneygram. Do not purchase from online retailers which do not accept credit cards. The verification required to process credit cards online requires a deep background check. If you have had any fraudulent merchant accounts in the past, you cannot process credit cards as they are only issued to reputable dealers. Be warned of any site which only accepts CODs, money orders, Western Union MoneyGram, or wire transfers. Once your money is sent, you won't get it back if your merchandise is shoddy or if it breaks down. The retailer is free and clear since there is no paper trail that can connect them to the purchase. They walk off with your money, and you're left with a bad product. Everyday we receive emails from customers telling us how they've ordered by COD and/or money order and there is always trouble associated with these type of methods. The most important piece of information to take from all of this is; If they don't offer credit cards and they don't provide customer support, DON'T BUY FROM THEM! It's too RISKY!
We have also confirmed
through (FEDEX, UPS, USPS, DHL)
that they will not allow
inspection of COD packages.
It is absolutely against their
policy as they are only a delivery service. These companies will not take responsibility for their employees to permit customers to open a COD package to inspect its contents before paying for it. Logic dictates shipping couriers cannot and will not take the risk and responsibility to permit individuals to do this.
You have no protection with COD
as you must release payment to the
driver before knowing whats inside
the package. It may be anything
from a swiss replica to an empty box
(We have reports of this). We ask
that if you still have any questions
you contact the courier companies direct.
We strongly advise that you protect your
money and if you are contemplating an
online purchase you only consider sellers
who accept credit cards or escrow service.
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