Despite many benefits of shopping online, many people still have some reluctance towards parting with their cash on net, therefore we've compiled a general checklist and answers to most common questions to help put your mind at rest.

Vendor Checklist

If answer is no to any of these question then do not purchase from retailer in question.

1. Do they have a secure server? 2. Are their contact details clearly visible on site? 3. Are their contact details authentic? 4. Do you trust them?

How Do I Know I'm in a Secure Server?

Whilst in a secure server a closed padlock symbol should be visible somewhere along bottom of your browser, you should also notice that beginning of site address will have changed from http:// to https:// again signifying that you are on a secure server. It should be noted that a large majority of sites only make use of their secure server during payment procedure.

Note about Actinic Sites

You could always send a box of candy, flowers or a can of popcorn, but that shows so little thought. Here are some nice ideas, sure to please, easy to order, in differing price ranges, arranged by type.

1. Doesn’t care about Christmas, but is patriotic to core? Lives in Alabama but made a trip to see scene of terrorism? Get Polonaise Forever ornament ( http://www.hsn.com/cnt/prod/default.aspx?webp_id=1417623&web_id=1417623&sz=0&sf=hs&dept=HS0026&cat=HS0027&subcat=&gs=&attr=&prev=hp!sf!dept!cat ).

Oddly named, this ornament is described as “a patriotic and symbolic show of support for NY City and US.” On one side Twin Towers with three firefighters and an American flag with banner reading “Forever in Our Hearts”. On other side, Statue of Liberty in front of Twin Towers with banner in red, white and blue saying “God Bless America.”

2.More into “Western” than anything else? Get Western Christmas Tree Skirt ( http://www.hsn.com/cnt/prod/default.aspx?webp_id=1058898&web_id=1058898&sz=0&sf=hs&dept=HS0026&cat=HS0027&subcat=&gs=&attr=&prev=hp!sf!dept!cat ).

3. They’ve “been there, done that” and are kind of blasé, but not about their grandchildren. Get recordable talking photo ornaments. Add photo of grandkids and their voices, or a Christmas carol ( http://www.hsn.com/cnt/prod/default.aspx?webp_id=1450443&web_id=1450443&sz=0&sf=hs&dept=HS0026&cat=HS0027&subcat=&gs=&attr=&prev=hp!sf!dept!cat ).

4 The heck with Christmas, let’s get on to Super Bowl? Try Tailgate Blender ( http://www.sharperimage.com/us/en/catalog/productview.jhtml?pid=46757500&pcatid=39064300&catid=35023500 ). Just plug it into dash, half price now.