Gonna use the reviews here and my already pretty sizable pool of vendor contacts to get what I need. There is no need really to even have markets, except for exposure of new vendors.
I kind of think of it like record labels. They aren't really needed anymore, but still around. But an artist can operate without the backing of one (think Macklemore). Same with vendors.
Escrow like someone posted is a gold pot just waiting. It's not 3rd party escrow it's really second party escrow if you think about it. The party holding it has the interest mainly.
Been around since SR days 5 years ago, and markets are really starting to tire me out to be honest.
Glad I have the community here.
I'm starting to feel bad for my vendors. I've been scammed by markets for $300, and so far my vendors have gotten screwed for $700.
Not every vendor wants to do direct deals. It requires a lot more work and customer service. Having to answer emails asking the same questions. I would've never used Middle Earth, but it's the only market Medibuds is on.