[Noir]

So what are you're guys' precautionary methods. And what are you tells if a site is legit or not.

I'm basically trying to buy a Macross Plus Die Cast Model.

http://www.tisinc99.com/yamapl.html

a link which I found using google. But I can't tell whether this site is legit or not. What irks my suspicion is that this vendor doesn't even provide any more contact other than an e-mail, and doesn't have much store info. But I am aware that there are some legitimate vendors out there that are purely internet sales.

Any tips?

[woob]

http://www.bizrate.com/ratings_guide/cust_reviews__mid--32163.html

looks like they updated their logo but the slogan is the same.

[SkinnyPupp]

Since you can use Paypal, you'll be protected. Hell, using your credit card anywhere, you'll be pretty well protected.

[InvisibleSoul]

http://www.google.com/search?q=tisinc99

Read the results.