Block · one region of the page, as the scanner read it. It may hold a whole story, part of one, several, or an advertisement; stitching blocks into articles is the next step. Text is supplied OCR.
Page 29 · column 1 of 4 · from the scan, no model involved
-1 v . . A ccording to the 1 Federal Trade x\Commission, Internet auction fraud has become a significant problem. Most consumer complaints center on sellers who:
•don’t deliver the advertised goods;
•deliver something far less valuable than they advertised;
•don’t deliver in a timely way; or
•fail to disclose all the relevant information about the product or terms of the sale.
If you’re a buyer...
• Identify the seller and check the seller’s feedback rating.
• Do your homework. Be sure you understand what you’re bidding on, its relative value and all terms and conditions of the sale, including the seller’s return policies and who pays for shipping.
• Establish your top price and stick to it.
• Evaluate your payment options. If possible, use a credit card. It offers the most protection if there’s a problem. Consider using an escrow service if the seller doesn’t accept credit cards.
Know the seller...
• Find out who you’re dealing with. Verify the seller’s identity before you place your bid, and be wary of sellers who you can’t identify. Some sellers may
90.1%