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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: RicardoShillyShally on September 16, 2013, 06:25 pm

Title: Real life selling vs. Silk Road
Post by: RicardoShillyShally on September 16, 2013, 06:25 pm
It seems to me that there is no downside to selling on SR versus real life. It seems safer, more anonymous, less legwork, etc.

Can anyone tell me any downsides they've experienced with selling on here, and how one might avoid them or reduce risk of experiencing them?
Title: Re: Real life selling vs. Silk Road
Post by: Jack N Hoff on September 16, 2013, 06:33 pm
It is definitely safer and more anonymous but there is much more work involved.
Title: Re: Real life selling vs. Silk Road
Post by: nodialtone on September 16, 2013, 07:50 pm
Yeah there is a lot more legwork. And in some ways, there is more risk because you rely on a third party to deliver your product. Also, you have to learn to manage your bitcoins and account for SR fees and changes in the value of bitcoin.
There's a lot more to consider when you sell on SR than in real life. That said, if you're up for the challenge, it can be quite rewarding.
Good luck.
Title: Re: Real life selling vs. Silk Road
Post by: pair0monkeys on September 16, 2013, 08:02 pm
I think the toughest part would be getting all your money out of bitcoins and into cash, especially if you're moving a lot of money, that can be suspicious if done improperly.
Title: Re: Real life selling vs. Silk Road
Post by: nodialtone on September 16, 2013, 08:37 pm
I think the toughest part would be getting all your money out of bitcoins and into cash, especially if you're moving a lot of money, that can be suspicious if done improperly.
You're absolutely right. Vendors take a significant hit when they convert bitcoins to cash.
Some vendors use their bitcoins to buy drugs using a different account. That way, they avoid the problem altogether.
Title: Re: Real life selling vs. Silk Road
Post by: RicardoShillyShally on September 17, 2013, 08:42 pm
I think the toughest part would be getting all your money out of bitcoins and into cash, especially if you're moving a lot of money, that can be suspicious if done improperly.

Aren't there services that will convert BitCoins into cash anonymously, and send it through the mail? Or do you mean in terms of declaring where you're getting your money from when doing taxes?