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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: bcush56 on January 24, 2013, 02:01 am

Title: What is FE??
Post by: bcush56 on January 24, 2013, 02:01 am
Sorry, I keep seeing FE everywhere, what exactly does it mean/entail?

Thanks!
Title: Re: What is FE??
Post by: Dozes on January 24, 2013, 05:22 am
Finalize Early. It means releasing your funds to the vendor before they ship your order.

Never FE. There are counter arguments against this but in the end it's the safest thing you can do to prevent being scammed.
Title: Re: What is FE??
Post by: Inspectah Deck on January 24, 2013, 05:24 am
what he said^
Title: Re: What is FE??
Post by: 810offsuit on January 24, 2013, 05:26 am
To add to this, vendors usually make new buyers with little to no transaction history FE in order to protect themselves from potentially being scammed. I suggest if you are new to silkroad to do your research on potential vendors who you want to do business with before ever Fe'ing with them. Lowers your risk if it is a reputable vendor
Title: Re: What is FE??
Post by: Dcompany on January 24, 2013, 05:33 am
I am avendor

i like FE as you never know whats going to happen after 2 weeks and you got money stuck

i think if you FE with rated old members on small orders its fine
Title: Re: What is FE??
Post by: Isobetadine on January 24, 2013, 11:17 pm
FE only benefits the vendor.
Bit crazy to advocate for it.

Even with "rated vendors".
Title: Re: What is FE??
Post by: Zich on January 25, 2013, 02:46 am
As a new customer you'll have to FE with some vendors. There are vendors that don't require FE for newbies though, you might want to search them out if the extra cost is worth the peace of mind
Title: Re: What is FE??
Post by: beadvised on January 25, 2013, 03:02 am
FE is the thing that everyone does before and after they get on the forums and tell everyone not to do. Simple as that!  ;D
Title: Re: What is FE??
Post by: ManofKush766 on January 25, 2013, 06:08 am
Finalize Early
Title: Re: What is FE??
Post by: allhercontacts on January 25, 2013, 06:10 am
Finalize Early

It is not recommended and if you are scammed when you FE - tough shit
you throw away your only protection as a buyer - escrow
Title: Re: What is FE??
Post by: zeroday1122 on January 25, 2013, 06:17 am
I FE'd on my last purchase. Putting all the trust in the seller, but I believe he will come thru. If he does he has a return buyer :)
Title: Re: What is FE??
Post by: MollyRingwald on January 25, 2013, 06:49 am
FE is an acronym for "Finalize Early." This is the action in which you release the funds in escrow to a vendor BEFORE your product is shipped or received. Avoid finalizing early at all costs!
Title: Re: What is FE??
Post by: zeroday1122 on January 25, 2013, 07:09 am
The vendor I bought from has actually not been active for the last 1-2 days since I purchased.  :-\
Title: Re: What is FE??
Post by: sleepyg on January 25, 2013, 08:00 am
The Golden Rule: Never finalize early, no matter what. Some vendors may require it for new sellers, but purchasing from that vendor is your choice. I've been here a long time and have seen so many people get scammed by finalizing early.
Title: Re: What is FE??
Post by: xannie on May 02, 2013, 06:12 pm
Finalizing early = throwing your money away

=P
Title: Re: What is FE??
Post by: s-aint on May 02, 2013, 06:24 pm
Everyone says not to FE, but tons of buyers are FEing and getting their product just fine. They say so in the reviews. unless they're faked...

I FE'd on an order from Frank Matthews and I got what I wanted just fine. you just gotta find the trustworthy vendors.
Title: Re: What is FE??
Post by: Elwood on May 02, 2013, 06:29 pm
I have never FE'd in my vast purchasing experience (one) , but even though I understand the possible risk I will not absolutely rule it out in the right circumstance.
Title: Re: What is FE??
Post by: mito on May 02, 2013, 06:32 pm
It is haram!
Title: Re: What is FE??
Post by: jamessam20 on May 02, 2013, 06:37 pm
I have FE'd a few times. However I will only do it if the vendor is highly reputable.
Title: Re: What is FE??
Post by: BuysPaper on May 02, 2013, 06:39 pm
I don't mind FE for trusted vendors who I know are not scammers while I'm a noob. However if I was asked to FE after 10 orders I just wouldn't bother with that vendor.

I wouldn't ever FE for a vendor who didn't have a near perfect reputation and lots of customers.

Really though it is best to avoid FE like people say
Title: Re: What is FE??
Post by: OrderOfThePhoenix on May 02, 2013, 07:51 pm
I generally avoid FE, only do it with trusted vendors, and even then I avoid it I think most of their sales are FE, if that is the case that is a warning sign. Even if they do ship out they will probably be slow, and the incentive is for them to make a quick coin grab and disappear. I will never ask for FE for domestic, and thats all I am doing for now.