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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: opentoe on March 23, 2013, 03:38 am
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Listen, I've been here about 2 years. Have over $15,000 worth of buys, have a couple vendor accounts and have some great friends on here as well. I just never got around to using my personal/public forum ID, that's all. If you are new here check it out.
It sucks to always hear, do your homework. I know some people want to buy stuff right away and get it in their hands and I was the same way. If you are after a certain product, please do your homework and research. There are plenty of ways to find out about a vendor and the easiest way is to read the forums. Another great way is to reach out to the vendor directly. If they don't respond in a prompt time then maybe you should move on. Check the vendor stats. They all have them. If one vendor has a score of 95 and another has a score of 100, that doesn't necessarily mean the one with 100 is better. There are a lot of people out there you just can't please. And if a vendor has a feedback score of 50, well then, that's pretty much an obvious thing.
Use pretty good privacy PGP with EVERYTHING. Even regular communication between you and your potential vendor. Especially when sending in your address when making a purchase. Make that a rule you MUST abide by at all times. ALWAYS encrypt your messages. Use a PO box if you can. It gives you just a little extra level of security especially if you signed up with fake ID. The PO box that I signed up with was ran by idiots or just didn't care about their $12/hour job. They never asked for ID or anything. I just filled in my name/address with a fake name and address and that was it. I'll keep that PO box until I can't. And since it is open 24/7 I pick up my "stuff" when everyone has gone home for the day. There are no cameras where the PO boxes are and that might be the same way in your area? Give it a try.
Bitcoin! The hardest thing to do is BUY bitcoins. Well, I should change that to, the hardest thing to do is BUY bitcoins at a decent price. I have accounts on Dwolla, Mt.Gox and all the other places around. Seriously the easiest way to buy bitcoin is a cash deposit at a bank....damn, gotta cut this one short. Doorbell, friends are over. Will edit/continue later on.
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I've done 3 weeks of research.... All the worthwhile ones where I can make a few bucks either are "on vacation" or require 5+ transactions
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I've done 3 weeks of research.... All the worthwhile ones where I can make a few bucks either are "on vacation" or require 5+ transactions
Dude, I still don't get what you are looking for. Are you just looking to buy bulk and then just resell local?
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I've done 3 weeks of research.... All the worthwhile ones where I can make a few bucks either are "on vacation" or require 5+ transactions
Dude, I still don't get what you are looking for. Are you just looking to buy bulk and then just resell local?
YES! And for some reason I have a feeling your gonna be the 1 to help me after you "school" me to the game