OT using credit card to buy in UK/USA

not quite, thermal flying suits actually.
but you have reminded me to look at some motorcycle gear, as its
probably as good for my needs.
best price for that stuff overseas by any chance?
prices i gave above are for exactly the same product, same name etc, made in UK.

A lot of hang gliding, parachuting and microlight flying done in NZ. Not a great range of clothes but several suppliers. have done an internet search (NZ or Aus sites only) ?

they do not do on-line and this is part of the payment section.

"To place an order, give us a quick call or send us an email! We do not do "on-line" ordering because we prefer the better service and security we can offer when you contact us directly. Call or email and we will immediately confirm availability, tell you how quickly we can ship your order (usually same-day), offer various shipping options and costs, and answer all of your questions".

the company sound ok, i think i'll check with my credit card providers and see what happens if goods don't turn up.
some cards have 'insurance"

Hi Howie - Then i would treat them with caution.

Do not give credit card details by email as this is not secure. Giving by phone should be fairly safe.

Can you find another company with the same type of products that does have secure on line purchasing (and a history of overseas sales)?

Apart from Paypal, Credit Card is really the only way to go when shopping overseas; otherwise huge currency exchange fees kick in, whereas with credit cards, the fee is very small.

E-cheque MAY incur similar fees to any other bank transfer methods but not certain - check with your bank.

Mh

Unauthorised credit card transactions are not your problem.
They are the problem of the card issuer / bank.
Just dispute the transaction and they will sort the matter out.
Read the terms of your credit card.

I do know this. Also what I do know that friend of mine had unauthorized transaction on his card. 10 grand. From UK where he been 1 year ago. He had hard proof that during period in question he been in Australia. Yes, they cancel all transaction and return money ….. 3 month later. I would rather risk $500 then $10,000.

Cheers
Serg

Good comments Serg!

I did exactly what you advise.

Took out an ANZ Debit Visa Card which operates exactly like a standard Visa card, but you put the money in before you but the article. So, should some unscrupulous "scammer" obtain your details, there would be no balance in the account when they attempt to draw on it.

As safe as any transaction can be over the Internet. Most vendors also have secured sites when you are buying goods. Just check the "padlock" symbol is locked.

No money to return. (Unless your stupid enough to not examine your statement and pay the amount owing without checking and disputing)

You dispute the transaction and the amount in dispute is then isolated on the account and no interest or fees are charged against this amount.

The merchant who debited the card with the disputed amount must produce the signed receipt with YOUR signature. (Telephone transactions are automatically reversed under merchant agreements)
Fraud is a constant issue for the banks and they have very good prevention systems in place.

Systems like the ANZ Falcon system (All banks maintain similar systems) is there to detect and prevent loss to the BANK as well as you the customer and believe me they do not lose very much at all the system works so well.

The program is very sophisticated and actually learns the spending habits of the card owner and if you operate outside of your normal spending habit it will flag on the system. Hence why its a very good idea to tell your card issuer that you are traveling OS so they can note it on your account and will be aware that sudden spend on your card in a foreign country is genuine as you are in that country.
It also has a huge data base of known fraud web sites world wide and if your card is used on these sites it will also flag.

Unauthorised credit card transactions are not your problem.
They are the problem of the card issuer / bank.
Just dispute the transaction and they will sort the matter out.
Read the terms of your credit card.

i agree but we do need to take responsibility for some of our actions.....my prob was sorted out anyway....