Reply To: Buying tefillin online. Need help.

It is certainly best if you can get assistance from a Rav that you know. If you cannot – Tefillin Bet El is a good option. They have a web-site and e-mail. They have always been very helpful when I contacted them. They have a various qualities available. I suggest going for the best that you can afford. I agree with the previous poster who suggest having them fasted the “yud” with a “gid” rather than using what is called a “Chofetz Chaim Knot”. Many soferim are not favoraible inclined to using the “kesher” called the “Chofetz Chaim Knot”.