Sometimes I think. It hurts, so I don’t do it often, but every now and then I can’t really get around it anymore. Like now. Would it be a good idea to create a directory here of online shops and/or vendors that are trustworthy? The immediate answer of course is: “Yes!” because, after all, helping our visitors to find the good guys is part of what we do here. But then come the second and third thoughts. Who will decide who’s trustworthy or not? What are the criteria? Will the listed stores/individuals be checked regularly to see if they’re still alright? Is it worth all the trouble? I’m not sure yet. But I’ll keep thinking, and eventually the little light over my head will flash on, followed by the joyful exclamation: “Eureka”!

If you happen to have any thoughts on the subject, don’t be shy: please comment on this post and let us know what you think – or not.

Although this website is still new, fresh, unspoilt and even sort of virginal, it’s clearly gaining speed and getting off the ground – making its webmaster’s life a joy! I spend so much time pottering about with it that I’m even identifying myself with my computer: as you can see in the picture my head has turned into a monitor. My wife Caroline insists that it’s an improvement, by the way.

I’ve been making websites since 1998, which I took a step further in 2006 by becoming an internet marketer, after having been an internet buyer for several years. This enables me to look at the online trading game from both positions, between which I noticed a truly monumental information gap. There is an enormous amount of info, e-books, websites and software about selling, but very little about buying on the internet. It was relatively easy to become pretty good at the marketing part (I just sold three Eiffel Towers and a couple of Hoover Dams), but it took me a lot more time to become a clever buyer.

Although still being screwed every now and then (one of those Eiffel Towers was initially bought by myself!), I make it harder and harder for the crooks to pull the wool over my eyes. Being the generous guy my late parents used to think I am, I decided to share some of my profound buyer’s wisdoms with
you here. May it help you buy cheaply and safely, while avoiding the many pitfalls in this jungle we call the internet.

If there’s anything you want to ask, discuss or declare you can usually do that by commenting on the post in question. Then there is also the option to reach us via our contact form, and last but not least you are invited to make good use of the FAQ’s on our support page. Now have a good and profitable time at this site!