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Six Rules for Smart Online Shopping

O, The Oprah Magazine  |  From the Spring 2008 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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Stick to Stellar Sellers

Most auction and flea-market sites display a feedback rating for sellers. Do business only with those who have the highest rating, and keep an eye on the number of transactions the seller has completed. The higher that number—and I'm talking hundreds and thousands—the more confident you can be.

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