Silk Road forums
Discussion => Silk Road discussion => Topic started by: toruser55 on January 13, 2012, 05:30 pm
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Hey guys! I have been looking over the forums the last week for infomration on the safest, and most reliable way of purchasing something from here. Is there an FAQ or guide anywhere to simply it? I would be happy to throw someone some bitcoins for some assistance! I guess my questions are...
- What is the easiest way to get bitcoins to my account?
- What security precautions should I be taking when connecting to silk road?
- What security precautions should be taken for shipping? (Is it ok to use my real name/address?).
- Where can I find how much a bitcoin is worth in USD?
- Will I have any problems with sellers selling to me since i have to order history?
Thanks guys!
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- What is the easiest way to get bitcoins to my account?
bank > dwolla > bitinstant > tradehill
bank deposit for bitinstant > tradehill
moneypak > btc on SR through a vendor (I've heard good things about sugar momma, or how ever it's spelled)
If you are paranoid about the first two tumble them around a few instawallets through tor.
https://www.instawallet.org (remember to save the link it generates and to only visit the through tor.
- What security precautions should I be taking when connecting to silk road?
http://dkn255hz262ypmii.onion/index.php?topic=8569.0h#msg78910
Is a tutorial I wrote up for another new buyer.
- What security precautions should be taken for shipping? (Is it ok to use my real name/address?).
Yes. What you should do is as soon as you get it, write "return to sender" across it and not open it that day. That way if police are waiting, it looks less suspicious. Also, NEVER sign for anything. Basically you use your real name because it looks less suspicious going to your house, and they have no proof you ordered it. Anybody could ship you illegal stuff without your consent.
- Where can I find how much a bitcoin is worth in USD?
http://bitcoincharts.com/
- Will I have any problems with sellers selling to me since i have to order history?
Most won't care. They may make you finalize early though. Try ordering through a reliable vendor, and not finalize for just anyone.
If you have anymore questions just ask.