This is important for many reasons, but identity theft is a big concern. Also of concern is the reliability of the company if something goes wrong.

When I go online to search for a product that I’m in need of, I will always check out the recognizable names first before visiting some off the wall company. Mind you, some of the off the wall companies do end up having the best price, however, then I’m left with deciding how to pay for this item. Due to security (namely of my credit card number) if I choose to use the less recognizable company, I will usually mail a check instead of giving out my numbers. When I do choose to mail a check, I always print a copy of the screen to have as a backup in case anything goes wrong.