Buying with Confidence: A Checklist for Safe Online Postage Acquisition

Vetting Your Source: Before entering your credit card details, every US collector should perform a 3-point audit on the seller.

The Safety Checklist:

1. Corporate Transparency: Is the business a registered US LLC? Check for a physical New York or US-based headquarters address.
2. Encrypted Gateways: Look for 256-bit SSL encryption and recognizable icons like Norton or McAfee Secured.
3. The Proof of Inventory: Trusted dealers like AuthStamps provide micro-photography of actual stock, not just stock photos from the USPS website.

Never compromise your financial security for a few cents of savings.