Unverified provider questions

I'm new to all of this, and there is an unverified provider that's also new here as well. What precautions should I take??

Welcome! Here is probably a great place to start

http://www.eccie.net/showthread.php?t=178982

I will start there as well...This site can be a bit un-user friendly

Welcome, new guys! This site gets MUCH easier once you figure out the method to its madness :-) Good luck and happy hunting!

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