Today's seven-point lesson is on knowing whether to buy a product from a third-party vendor.
Fast - Do they want your money NOW? If the third party is out of state and you can’t find reviews or references? Don’t take the chance!
Funds - Is the investment required relevant to the promised payoff? Many sketchy third parties will offer deep up front discounts, because they control the refund process. Beware of too good to be true!
Found - A person who intends to rip you off will make certain he cannot be found after he gets your money. See “Fast” above. If you can’t afford to lose the money, don’t risk it on a person who can’t be found.
Define - Your deal by comparing Product, Offer and Price. It’s rare there’s only one third party source of a product or service. Shop around!
Ensure - Your deal with an Ethical negotiation, an Equitable contract, and an Effective Guarantee. This is your best step for insuring fairness when considering a purchase from a third party.
Authenticate - Your deal by requesting References, checking reviews, and reviewing watchdog reports. This step is especially important when you’re dealing with a third party.
Legitimize - Your deal by figuring out if the company has a business license, liability insurance and is Lawsuit and background searched. Here’s an additional tip. Check with the FTC to see if they do business across state lines and/or across the nation.
