So I'm seeing this recent trend towards direct deals. And ofcourse, I believe it's a healthy trend that will only strenghten the DNM scene, and also push the good/trusted/vendor to the forefront, so it's like a silver lining to the whole TR exit scam, DDoSing and increased LE survelliance.
Good for buyers, good for honest vendors.
Anyhow. In midst of all this, I am trying to set up direct deals too. But am unaware as to how to go about the final step, i.e. payment.
I mean yes, ofcourse, if you're doing DD it's a reliable vendor and you should FE.
But suppose, it's not the vendor one is apprehensive about, it's the postal system, and the consequent risks of getting packages lost. How do I deal with that? 2of2 multisig, what comes to my mind. But how?
Electrum 2of2 multisig?
Coinb.in 2of2 or 2of3 multisig?
Or is there something I'm aloof about?
Hope you guys (buyers and vendors) can help me out with these musings.
Thanks :)
EDIT: Typos.
EDIT2: Well this speculation leads to nowhere. Best option in my opinion would be to rely on multisig markets, but right now I'm apprehensive if they offer an additional security of funds in case of DDoS attacks, LE takedowns OR EVEN EXIT SCAMS vis a vis conventional escrow markets
Acoording to (un)said rules of the trade, this is legitimate
1. If the postal system loses your pack you still have to pay the vendor for sending the pack.That's a risk you incur.
the risk of getting scammed or packs getting lost is always there, if the vendor's honest they will reship a lost pack if that's part of the agreement. If I were a vendor, I would never use multisig payments for direct deals. Too easy to be scammed by a buyer, even if a package lands. They could ask for more or simply refuse to sign. Pick your vendors carefully and pay them upfront, that's how direct deals work.