After several Legder hardware wallet fiascos and database leaks, I think we all new to have a Guide with suggestions and advices for buying a hardware wallet.

We obviously need to be a little paranoid if we want to avoid receiving phishing SMS messages and emails, and exposing our real name and home address to hackers.

Suggestions:

 - Use Tor or VPN when registering to website and install ad blocking extension like uBlock.
 - Use alternative or disposable e-mail address and new random password for registration.
 - Use alternative prepaid phone number and not your real phone number for registration.
 - Use crypto for payment, not connected with your real ID, or pay with cash in your local authorized reseller.
 - Use alternative or fake name for registration.
 - Use PO boxes or alternative address for delivery.
 - Do your own research


You can also ask yourself, do you really need a Hardware wallet at all?
They are not perfect and there are alternative ways for storing your crypto, including offline computer or smartphone with installed wallet and only used for this purpose.


*This list is work in progress and any suggestions are appreciated