Need some quick feedback

Hey guys, I've been ridiculously busy with school and work lately so I haven't been able to hang out here.  I have a research project I'm doing for my master's program and rather than making up statistics, I figured I'd ask this awesome groups of guys n gals. :)

The question is: If a website did not use HTTPS for your order, would you buy from this website?  HTTPS means that the website is secure, no one can listen in on it.  The conversation is encrypted, so if anyone tries to listen in, no one can understand what is being said.  It's like a language that only two people understand.

An example of this would be: you're buying snowboarding gear online at TruSnow and you have to give them a credit card.  TruSnow recognizes this and takes you to a secure HTTPS connection.  Only TruSnow can understand your credit card information now.

However, if you're buying gear online at another retailer, such as billybobsoutlet and they don't take you to a secure connection, anyone listening on the traffic can receive your credit card information and because it's not encrypted, they have all your information.

So again, the question I'm asking is If a website did not use HTTPS for your order, would you buy from this website?

Thanks, you guys are awesome!

No, sketchy...maybe Nigeria??

really, another scan from nigeria? wow...they are getting creative. but really all non-https sites are from nigeria?

If it's not secure, it's too risky. People are too savvy to scaming nowadays.

It depends.  If the site sets off my scamdar then obviously no, but if it's a site offering a unique deal, and they seem like a small-time mom n' pop shop, then I'll think about it.  But I'll definitely be using my credit card for the fraud protection in case something goes awry.

Originally posted by rzero I don't think your average consumer knows what https even is or pays attention to it when purchasing something online. That's like asking if you don't buy from a restaurant that uses Aloha over Delphis.

Hehe, that's true.  I usually overlook the whole https and http thing.  I just look for the lock icon thingy before I put my credit card info or if my browser detector detects it's a fake site and warns me.

Going with No, online scams are everywhere, I'd only trust the legit stuff.

if you use firefox, the address bar looks different if its an HTTPS website...
i am hesitant to purchase on non https

having a cert of secure connection doesn't mean it is legit. I can found a '11 Car fund for distressed '98 Honda Civic that are owned by people in the 80237 area code. Have it look legit with a ssl cert and https...would you donate?

I try to avoid all websites that are not https, however I do feel a bit safer with the Amex, customer service is great and they refunded me money, called, and cancelled my card with some "donations" I started making, before I even was aware of them.

i probably wouldnt. to sketchy for me!

I didn't know about the difference, but like everyone else, I look to see if I am on a secured connection (firefox changes the search bar) and if I am, I'll go for it. Even for a mom and pop shop, I probably would turn the other way if it wasn't secure

Originally posted by rzero Originally posted by beunknown I didn't know about the difference, but like everyone else, I look to see if I am on a secured connection (firefox changes the search bar) and if I am, I'll go for it. Even for a mom and pop shop, I probably would turn the other way if it wasn't secure It's a certificate companies buy($100-$2,500) to say they are safe and your information is encrypted

That's cool, I don't really care. That doesn't mean I feel 100% fine that no one will ever get my info and I will never check my credit card statement again. I will continue to match up my recepis and statements, but it is my personal decision that I am just not going to purchase from a non-certified site. Its an unneeded risk when I can get it from a secure site. And if it's a scam even though it's secure, that's great, I'm going to realize the discrepancy on my statement.

No, I would never order anything from a site that did not go to a secure https when I log in to make a purchase, it just seems like it would be hacked

lol   funny question.  The way you've prefaced the question, isn't it a no-brainer for someone to say "no" to entering secure data (ie. credit card #) over a non-secured connection?

it's like saying, "would you do this if you knew you'd be robbed?".

Perhaps the question can be asked in a less biased manner, esp. if it's for a research paper... just a thought

definitely wouldn't. that's just asking to get jacked.

I've made payments to non-secure websites before, but they were websites that I "knew" were safe, and by that, I mean that someone else I knew (friends, family) have used the site before safely.

i would say no, but i know i have in the past. some sites just don't have the https that i've seen, i want to say even sierra back in the day had you check out with a http? (and if i'm wrong save your breath on the hating)

Thanks guys, we're at 24 responses; I'm hoping for 50. :D

Current standings:
Yes: 2
No: 19
Depends: 3

One more vote for no.

No, I would not use my credit card to purchase from a non-https site.

depending on which site it is 

No / one of the first things to check - same goes for online email

i would. 

It depends....