Al here with an important message. I was dignosed with a desease called "Thymus Cancer" back in late May. A lot of things have been going on in my life,that I hadn't had time to tell my story. I am going to open up a "Never Land" look a like in Chelsea,Oklahoma! I just finalized the DEAL to buy 100 acres and I'm finally getting on with it. Well my 100 acre deal fell through since the owner now insist's that I purchase 160 acres. Of which I just don't have that kind of money. But maybe Christmas will be good to me this year. Well maybe Christmas has come early since I now have been presented with the option to buy 50 acres on a better location. Right off of "Historical Route 66". I would like everyone here to get involved. By the way there are only 500 cases of "Thymus Cancer" reported in the U.S.A. in a year.Very very rare desease! No known treatments and un-operable.60% Of All profits from this site will be donated to "The American Cancer Society For Children"!

I am being treated at ST. John's Medical Center in Tulsa,Oklahoma. Further information and proof upon request or e-mail acruz31@cox.net
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Online shopping today numbers in the billions and billions of dollars - and you're eager to try it out for yourself. But where do you start? And what do you need to know to make your online shopping safaris successful and safe?

Good questions.

Here are the answers.

First, where to start. Coincidentally, I suggest you start right here. As your guide to the world of online shopping, my Online Shopping site can give you much of what you need to guide you through the online shopping jungle. But let's take each step one at a time.

Track Your Packages

How do I know it's safe to shop a merchant?

More and more known and not-so-known merchants are opening shop on the Web each day. If they are a substantial merchant, here's what to look for:

A secure site that encrypts your credit card for transmission. Many ways to contact them as possible - phone number, fax number, street address, email address etc. A a stated privacy policy that protects your personal information. A stated returns policy and satisfaction guarantee. Does that mean that smaller sites that don't adhere the above should not be shopped. Of course not. Just be sure to get as much information from them as possible before spending your hard-earned dollars at their site.

Check out the merchant

Check with these sites to see if a merchant is serving his or her customers properly or for any scams or merchants that have bad reports posted against them.

The Better Business Bureau

The National Fraud Information Center

The FTC's Consumer Pages

Is my credit card safe to use on the Web?

There has never been a documented case of anyone having his or her credit stolen while buying something off the Web. Even Visa and MasterCard are telling their cardholders that the web is safe and to use their credit cards to buy from a merchant with a secure server.

I strongly recommend that you ONLY use a credit card - not a debit card, not a check or cashiers check or money order - to buy online. Why? Because if you have a problem with a merchant you always have recourse with a credit card. Just call your bank, tell them you're dissatisfied with your purchase and have them reverse the charges. When you pay any other way, the merchant has your money and he has the leverage.

There ya' go. Now go forth and shop safe and shop smart.