I've read through the Darknet for noobs thread a couple times, and I haven't seen much on if it is absolutely a need, or if it's a safe guideline. If anyone has the thread or anything where the info is located, you can kindly just leave the thread and It'd be much appreciated. But I just want to know if it's a need? I want to make a small order to my house from the DNM but I haven't had the chance to get the usb sticks that I need to intall tails on, it won't be a continual thing, I just need a little order for right now, and I'll be getting tails shortly after, is it safe to make a one time order without tails? Or should I just cut my losses and wait. Thank you for any feedback, it always helps :)
No it's not safe, you're never safe. You could technically just order from TOR on your Windows PC, but I'd strongly advise you to get some cheap USB sticks from the store down the road and install tails. Better OPSEC can't hurt you. Don't be foolish or lazy.