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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: partycat on May 22, 2013, 08:15 pm

Title: Things that buyers do that vendors appreciate?
Post by: partycat on May 22, 2013, 08:15 pm
Aside from the PGP encryption.

I don't know if this is appropriate at all, but I seem to always leave a note after my address when placing an order. Just a general thank you, I know my address format is weird but that's how it works here, looking forward to your product, and things like that.
Is that something a vendor will appreciate, or is it better suited for an additional message to the inbox instead?

Are there any other things in general, that a buyer can do to make life a little easier/enjoyable for the vendor?
Title: Re: Things that buyers do that vendors appreciate?
Post by: Not_A_Sheep on May 22, 2013, 08:19 pm
finalize as soon as package comes and put good word on their review thread
Title: Re: Things that buyers do that vendors appreciate?
Post by: DoctorFate on May 22, 2013, 08:20 pm
Hmm I've never put anything in the box accept my encrypted address.  I've read one vendor profile that actually says they want you to put stuff in there like packaging options but I didn't use that vendor so.

I think of it like this, if you do something weird and vendor doesn't like it he will either cancel your order, deal with it, or tell you to stop doing it.   

But I would love to hear others thoughts and experience on this, I am still new so I can only make assumptions and we all know where that goes...
Title: Re: Things that buyers do that vendors appreciate?
Post by: SmileCrew on May 22, 2013, 08:36 pm
I would say not being difficult.

e.g. Not sending messages asking stupid questions, or asking for favors or exceptions which contradict the vendor's terms and conditions.
Title: Re: Things that buyers do that vendors appreciate?
Post by: b85ZpYX on May 22, 2013, 11:38 pm
Give them an honest review --- if you had a really good time, let them know and give their potential buyers tips tailored to their product.
Title: Re: Things that buyers do that vendors appreciate?
Post by: Limetless on May 22, 2013, 11:43 pm
Not writing typing the address like a dyslexic kid with no fingers and using proper grammar like CAPITOL LETTERS AT THE FUCKING BEGGING OF NAMES AND STREETS and also not writing them like this -

NAME - XYZABV
STREET - XYZABC
CITY - XYZABC
POST CODE - XYZABC
COUNTRY - XYZABC

Because I don't want to spend my time editing something I could quickly C+P so don't make our lives fucking tedious.....
Title: Re: Things that buyers do that vendors appreciate?
Post by: commentditon on May 23, 2013, 12:27 am
I like to message vendors I'm going to purchase from beforehand to let them know I'm going to make a purchase. Hopefully that isn't annoying and they appreciate the advance notice.
Title: Re: Things that buyers do that vendors appreciate?
Post by: Not_A_Sheep on May 24, 2013, 08:24 pm
Lol, Im with Lim, and no matter how much you guys boldface that shit, seems people continue to fuck up their addressess. And yeah I usually let em know before hand, especially for like a pound of weed or something, with the bc market the way it is.
Title: Re: Things that buyers do that vendors appreciate?
Post by: superstupor on May 24, 2013, 09:10 pm
This is normally how I go about my SR transactions.

Buy them chocolates and flowers  ;)
Take them out to a fancy fine dining restaurant  ;)
Compliment, charm and sexy talk them at the dinner table  ;)
Tip the waiter  8)
Open the car door for them  8)
Subtly and smoothly make the first move  :-*
Make sweeeett, sweeeetttt lurvee  *bom*chicky*bow*woaw* ;)  8)  :-*
Oh yeaaaaaa!
Title: Re: Things that buyers do that vendors appreciate?
Post by: lsdizzle on May 24, 2013, 09:15 pm
Unless you're Ryan Gosling, I can't imagine that working out for you...
Title: Re: Things that buyers do that vendors appreciate?
Post by: superstupor on May 25, 2013, 01:15 am
*Girly Squeallllllll*
Oh.Emm.Geeeeeee
Ryan Gosling is on the Road?! Can I have his autograph!? His underpants!! Oh my god..oh my god.. oh my god..I LOVE THE NOTEBOOK!!

Wait a minute..

Oh.

I'm RYAN GOSLING?! ......  ???

WoooooHooooooo !!! 8)

Any vendors out there interested in a being read love stories ?
Prefer Geriatric Alzheimers patients with own hospital room and wheelchair.

«---  PM Me  8)
Title: Re: Things that buyers do that vendors appreciate?
Post by: Dalamar on May 25, 2013, 01:48 am
I've seen a couple of people say that newbies should send a message asking if it is okay for them to place an order since they have no reputation. I feel like the vendor can easily just refuse the order and that the extra message might just be annoying. What (any vendors reading this) are your thoughts on this?
Title: Re: Things that buyers do that vendors appreciate?
Post by: Not_A_Sheep on May 25, 2013, 05:12 am
I like superstupor's idea, I think that will work nicely
Title: Re: Things that buyers do that vendors appreciate?
Post by: SmileCrew on May 25, 2013, 05:20 am
I've seen a couple of people say that newbies should send a message asking if it is okay for them to place an order since they have no reputation. I feel like the vendor can easily just refuse the order and that the extra message might just be annoying. What (any vendors reading this) are your thoughts on this?

I would say if it is explicitly outlined in the T&C that there is a minimum requirement for new buyers than this is quite rude.
Title: Re: Things that buyers do that vendors appreciate?
Post by: excellenttoast on May 25, 2013, 05:55 am
Yeah, I feel like at this point in SR's existence most buyers explicitly state their concerns in their pages and T&C's. Most things are just common sense, like Limetless said, type your address correctly.  I just type mine in as it would be on a letter and I've never not received my items in a timely manner.  Also, so many vendors mention things about not complaining to them about exceptions, there must be a large number of young morons trying to get free or reduced prices because they have no money or can't manage to get bitcoin.
Title: Re: Things that buyers do that vendors appreciate?
Post by: Not_A_Sheep on May 25, 2013, 06:03 am
True shit toast, that reminds me, I couldnt grab bitcoins till next week, so I kindly asked for someone to help me with just .04 bc's and I will give em back double next week, and my man JackieChan (he is SR Vendor) Helped me out! Just wanted to give him a shoutout for his awesomeness lol. But yeah thats a good example cause I have no money problems, my problem is time, But instead of asking the vendor I wanted to buy from to treat me special, (Like your regular everyday self-absorbed prick) I just went to the forums lookin for a kind heart lol. And I found one! and they are awesome! and a vendor lols. And now I just discovered Jackie sells good priced lucy too so I will buy a sheet from him soon also. See how awesome shit works out here when you use common sense? Lol, I guess that could be considered common sense? who knows Im high as shittt
Title: Re: Things that buyers do that vendors appreciate?
Post by: excellenttoast on May 25, 2013, 06:23 am
That's awesome, I'm glad SR has formed a good community, I guess you have to when everything you do is illicit or straight up illegal.
Title: Re: Things that buyers do that vendors appreciate?
Post by: _wildrepublic on May 25, 2013, 07:10 am
That's so awesome Not_A_Sheep!

I've had really good interactions with vendors. They've always been quick to answer any questions I have about their products. Just as long as you PGP your address and you're not a dick you should be fine.
Title: Re: Things that buyers do that vendors appreciate?
Post by: Buttercup. on May 25, 2013, 07:18 am
Be patient. Be understanding. The vendors are facing far greater charges than the buyers should something go wrong, and have been more deeply involved in the business than most of us. I've learned invaluable lessons from reading product pages and buying instructions alone. Just remembering this, and remembering that they're dealing with far more complex concerns than some eBay seller, goes a long way. 

bc.
Title: Re: Things that buyers do that vendors appreciate?
Post by: Tonto837 on May 25, 2013, 07:46 am
I'm so glad a guy named JackieChan is a stand up dude.

Way to live up to the name brah
Title: Re: Things that buyers do that vendors appreciate?
Post by: Not_A_Sheep on May 29, 2013, 01:18 am
lol true shit, Jackie Chan rocks, I have a "karate kick drugs" poster featuring jackie chan at home, haha got that shit fo free sonnnn! Also, anyone interested in good posters, the teenage mutant ninja turtles "say no to drugs, eat pizza" poster is fucking rad too haha