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Check out our frequently asked questions. Please contact us if you have any more questions or comments.

Frequently Asked Questions
• How can we get listed on your site?
-Please take a look at our advertising page for more information on how to get listed on TackleThief.com.
 
• Is it safe to shop online?
-Security concerns about shopping online are a thing of the past. Advances in encryption and secure server technologies have made online shopping safe and enjoyable for all types of consumers. If you're still worried, make sure that you're using a current browser (like IE 6.0).

• Don't shipping costs negate any amount saved by shopping online?
-Not really. You'll be surprised by the number of places that offer free shipping. Even if you do have to pay for shipping, you usually don't have to pay taxes on an online purchase. So you end up paying less extra money for shipping than you would have on taxes.

• Want to know how that tackle will feel in your hands before buying it?
-We do too! That's why we usually go to a retailer that carries the item that we want so we can check it out. Prepare to be shocked by their prices though. Very few retailers will offer you a deal as good as ones found on our site. Another option is to order an item, then return it if you don't like it. Most retailers will cover the return shipping costs (sometimes you have to ask). The only issue is that you have to repackage (use the original container for convenience) and ship it out (have fedex or UPS pick it up at your house or office).
 
• Do you know of any deals on ____________?
-Check out our forums. There is a great group of tackle thieves on the message boards that love to hunt for a good tackle bargain. Put up a request on the deal forum and they'll look around for you.
 
• How do I buy things on e-bay?
-First you have to register here for free. Then you search for your desired product. When you see something that you like, put the highest amount that you're willing to pay for it in the "Your maximum bid" box. Don't worry. You're not bidding that amount right away. Instead, ebay will automatically place the lowest winning bid on your behalf. For example, if the current highest bid is $39, and your maximum bid is $100, ebay will only bid enough so that you will now have the highest bid (such as $39.50 for our example). The best part is yet to come. Now if someone else tries to beat your bid and bids $41, ebay will automatically bid another minimum winning bid (like $41.50) on your behalf. Therefore, you can be rest assured that you're going to be winning the auction as long as the bids don't go over your maximum bid. It's as easy as that. Try it out and see for yourself.

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