I am not sure what information i should request before making an order with supplier, even from this forum.
I usually request identity document e.g. Passport / Drivig License. Company details if they are registered however most forum members are not. 2 references from previous sales again some dont have any.
I think this would help eveyone out as we will all know what procedues to follow when ordering,also reduce likelihood of being scammed.

Pelase contribure to this thread with you comments/ what information you request from spplier.

Personally I would be uneasy giving out my passport or driving license details even though I have absolutely nothing to hide (and many people can back me up on this). Then again, I do have a registered business so anything you wanted from the business would not be a problem, Registration number, registered address, bank details, TURN number etc I would not have a problem giving out.

When dealing with new suppliers I will ask them for their website address if applicable, methods of payment, bank details, telephone number and registered office. Most new suppliers I ask them to send the first order to me first and then I will remit a payment - even if this is just a small sample order. If the company wants your business then they should be willing to do this.

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If they are a proper company, generaly they will send you trade/wholesale application forms.

They will have a website, contact numbers, vat registered and registered company.

Its fairly easy when speaking to a company if they are genuine or not, cause some suppliers i have phoned up in the past didnt even no what prices they were selling there items for. So i no to run a mile!!

Well i am thinking of ordering from a member here mentioning no names, i have been given ebay username, pic of driviling license with address covered. Trader rating is 0 and mobile number.
payment method is other online processor not paypal
Would that be enough?

- Company Registration
- Contact Name
- Contact Phone Number
- Contact Address
- References, If Possible
- Years in Business
- Payment Method
- Shipping Options

Physical location
Years in Business
Where they are registered
Phone #
References
Any other relative information

Most importantly: PAYMENT OPTIONS. Secure sellers typically offer secure payment methods. Look for sellers who accept credit card, L/C (letter of credit), escrow (with a reliable service), or fly and buy.

If you are planning on making a large purchase, plan on flying out to meet them. This will scare off most scammers and the small amount spent on a plane ticket is worth it .