Sunday, August 12, 2007

Buy Fish Safely Online

Recently selling fish online and shipping them to the customer has become common. It has become an alternative to traditional pet shopping. Risks are always present when purchasing online, In this article, I would like to explain several safe guides to buying fish online.

In buying fish online you must think several improtant things such as Will the fish arrive alive and healthy? What happens if they are lost, or arrive dead or dying? All of these questions are important to guarantee your purchase.

If you want to order live fish online, these are the important thing to notice:

  • Ask if there is guarantee - A number of online suppliers offer 'arrive alive' provisions. If there is no guarantee it will be a big risk
  • Find an expert in the field - Companies that specialize in shipping live fish directly to customers do a better job of packing the fish, and expediting the shipment. read also reviews from other people if there is any and find out as many information as you can.
  • Go to the airport - If you live near a major airport, consider opting to pick up the package there. The cost will often be less, and there will be no risk of the fish sitting in a delivery truck for a long period of time.
  • Safe Buying - You have to be very cautious in buying just like any other purchasing activity. If you do fill out an online form, make sure it is a secure one. Buying fish at a suspicious site is not recommended
  • Considering the weather - Fish are usually shipped in a cargo bay that is neither heated or cooled, so you better check out the weather forecast to know whether is safe or not at that particular time.

Purchasing fish and plants online are recommended if you know who you trust and you know what risks your are facing.

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