I only purchas from people who have a good reputation. I have purchased online from Vin Russo, Justin Kolbylka, Bradford Cole, Jamie Glass, etc..

I will buy online as long as I can talk to the seller, they have good rep, I can see pictures etc..

I have also purchased from smaller and lesser known breeders and hobbiests right here through BP.net.

The ones I stay away from are the ones no one has ever heard of, will not give you good details, have no feedback at all, have only joined a forum or classified site just recently and only to post their add etc etc..