Just a heads up fellas. Remember how there are always posts on Reddit that tells you not to FE? Yeah just don't do it. There is a legitimate collective wisdom for that, and why the escrow exists. Have never done it for years unless absolutely required, and the first time I do it willingly I get burned.
Found StarDockGaLiX on Agora for cocaine and ordered a 1g Peru blow as a sample; item was shipped out within the day and I got it 2 days after via USPS priority. Liked the product, and had a lengthy conversation with StarDockGaLiX where he/she/them replied almost instantly every single time and was super cordial, responsive and just sounded like a great bloke. Mine came a little underweight, and he said he'll top up an extra 0.5g on my next order. Also mentioned he would appreciate FE on my next order.
So next order in (a significantly larger order), and I stupidly (yeap. this one is entirely my fault so there's that haha) FE-ed the fella. No response to anything after. absolutely none.
package is now a week late. Not sure if it's a USPS issue or the drop location has been burned. I've since asked/begged him for just an update on tracking, or even tracking number if possible. Zilch. Fella has completely gone cold even though I see that he has logged in during the days I have messaged him.
At this point I've chalked it up to it being a complete loss and have moved on. but I've learnt my lessons and just wanted to pass it on.
1) The folks on here are right. Just don't FE unless you absolutely have to (if vendor is a super highly rated vendor who does strictly FE-only; even that is a risk in itself). I've read numerous posts over the years and thought to myself "duh why FE and take the risk". Until it happened, and i realize what a dumbass I am. FE is the only leverage you have when shit hits the fan.
2) lol stay away from StarDockGaLiX. My experience with him indicates that he is minimally a selective scammer (being super nice and honey-sweet when you're testing the water, asks for FE, and completely falling off the radar the moment your order is in)
Side note, does anyone know if there is even a point in contacting Ag support for someone in my situation? I'm 99% at peace with what's happened and accept it but hey if there's anything I can do to salvage the situation that would be swell.
Yup that's it. Hope everyone's having a swell day. Sending some good vibes to everyone and special shoutout to all the vendors who are genuinely dope (ReximusMaximus, Colorado, Study_Buddy1)
I've said it once, and I'll say it again, everytime I see this vendor's name posted. This vendor threatened via PGP-encrypted message on Agora to DOX me.