Chapter 6

Everything You Need To Know

About Buying Art Online

If you are making a significant purchase of over two

thousand dollars on the Internet,

· Make sure you speak with the seller on

the phone.

· Use a credit card with buyer protection. Don't

assume your card has the protection, ask the

credit card company.

By taking these two steps you put your self in good

hands for buying artwork online whether you've met the

seller or not.

If there's an online business selling art and you hear,

"We only accept payment through PayPal," this should send

up a red flag in your head, because most legitimate

businesses will have the ability to take your credit card order

by phone without using PayPal. PayPal is usually used for

online sales between two individuals. If a business is using

this as their main source for taking credit cards, it's an

indication the seller is most likely a person working from

h o m e .  Feel free to ask lots of questions about their

business, if you feel a reluctance or resistance, pass on

the deal.

Buyers Beware, PayPal does not provide any safety

for you. If you pay for something using PayPal and you do

not get your item, when you call your credit card company

to get a full refund, your credit card company will inform

you, PayPal has in fact performed their obligations by giving