Bridal Scams and How to Avoid Them
he bride will spend
more money on the wedding ceremony than perhaps any other event in her life. The following articles will show you how
to avoid being the victim of a bridal scam. Follow the links below for full details, and read some of the horror stories
reported by brides who thought they were ordering a name-brand gown over the Internet and instead received a poorly-made
Chinese copy.
CNN Money Magazine "Never buy your wedding gown on the Web, no matter how good the sale might appear.
Dresses can cost anywhere from $500 to $5,000 so it is not a time to do it blindly with someone that you've never met
over the Internet."
Wedding Trends & News Magazine
"Brides should be aware of the disadvantages of buying on the Internet."
Business Week Online
The Chinese Connection. The flood of fake bridal gowns and pirated goods into the U.S. continues unabated, in spite of the best efforts of
the Bush Administration.
The Designer Connection How bridal gown
manufacturers are protecting themselves against the flood of counterfeit gowns.
The Bridal Salon Connection How legitimate bridal salons
are protecting themselves by educating their customers. Valuable resources for bridal gown research.How to Protect Yourself
against Internet Scams. A list of some of the best scam watching sites on the 'net.
The Ebay Connection Secrets from ebay power-sellers
about bidding, winning, and avoiding scams on ebay.