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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: Shm0keand@Panc@ke on March 25, 2013, 10:25 am

Title: What is the likliness that I'm going to get ripped off as a first-time buyer?
Post by: Shm0keand@Panc@ke on March 25, 2013, 10:25 am
How many people get ripped off using the Silk Road?
Title: Re: What is the likliness that I'm going to get ripped off as a first-time buyer?
Post by: dryice on March 25, 2013, 10:32 am
It wont happen from me.
I don't think it's common to get ripped off if you follow all the rules as you should. Sellers work hard to gain good feedback and probably don't want to stuff i  t all up.
Title: Re: What is the likliness that I'm going to get ripped off as a first-time buyer?
Post by: A.O.D.Official on March 25, 2013, 10:34 am
Agreed. I'm a new vendor but have been a buyer on here for some time. Just stay in escrow and avoid any listing/vendors that require you to finalize before you've gotten your goodies, and you'll be a-okay. :)
Title: Re: What is the likliness that I'm going to get ripped off as a first-time buyer?
Post by: dothedamnthing on March 25, 2013, 10:52 am
^^^ If you only remember one thing, remember that.
Title: Re: What is the likliness that I'm going to get ripped off as a first-time buyer?
Post by: Yoshitoshi on March 25, 2013, 11:08 am
Choose your vendor carefully, see if they have their own thread in e.g. Rumor Mill forum to backup the SR feedback comments. Search their username.

Try and stay domestic if possible, at first, to eliminate the risk of e.g. border interception.

AND NEVER, EVER FE. Just move on if requested.

I'm not a vendor, but when I started out, I would send a short message before ordering to "check they would be happy to take my order". Always got prompt, friendly responses which was very reassuring. And never ever any issues, apart from when I once stupidly, broke my own rules...
Title: Re: What is the likliness that I'm going to get ripped off as a first-time buyer?
Post by: notthisagain on March 25, 2013, 11:15 am
Don't finalize early, and you should be OK.
Title: Re: What is the likliness that I'm going to get ripped off as a first-time buyer?
Post by: PrincessHIGH on March 25, 2013, 11:34 am
Choose your vendor carefully, see if they have their own thread in e.g. Rumor Mill forum to backup the SR feedback comments. Search their username.

Try and stay domestic if possible, at first, to eliminate the risk of e.g. border interception.

AND NEVER, EVER FE. Just move on if requested.
This ^ You'll probably be fine ordering first time from a non domestic country too if you do your research and check the vendor's review thread to see if there's been any success to your country, however if your from a strict customs country, or don't want to feel anxious over the longer waiting time non domestic entails then order domestic. I wish you all the best with your first order Shm0keand@Panc@ke :)
Title: Re: What is the likliness that I'm going to get ripped off as a first-time buyer?
Post by: dryice on March 25, 2013, 11:38 am
Hay order through me within the next month and go in the draw to win 500mg of cocaine. ;) gotta be happy with that bro
Title: Re: What is the likliness that I'm going to get ripped off as a first-time buyer?
Post by: luxxiaxx on March 25, 2013, 12:19 pm
The more time you spend learning from others mistakes by reading through all the forums here - & just educating yourself on what behaviors are customary on SR, what warning signs you should look out for, etc - the less likely it is that you'll get ripped off.
Title: Re: What is the likliness that I'm going to get ripped off as a first-time buyer?
Post by: Adsumus on March 25, 2013, 12:28 pm
Choose your vendor carefully, see if they have their own thread in e.g. Rumor Mill forum to backup the SR feedback comments. Search their username.

Try and stay domestic if possible, at first, to eliminate the risk of e.g. border interception.

AND NEVER, EVER FE. Just move on if requested.

I'm not a vendor, but when I started out, I would send a short message before ordering to "check they would be happy to take my order". Always got prompt, friendly responses which was very reassuring. And never ever any issues, apart from when I once stupidly, broke my own rules...
Hm, that's interesting. I wanted to do my first buy today and I was thinking about PMing the vendor but then I was like "yeah, sure he'll love someone not only for being a sketchy new buyer who registered just a couple of days ago but also gonna annoy him via PM."
But well, I don't want my first BTCs gettin' scammed so I guess I'm better off with PMing the vendor and making sure he's legit (even tho I'd believe the reviews too).
Title: Re: What is the likliness that I'm going to get ripped off as a first-time buyer?
Post by: ladyjane on March 25, 2013, 12:34 pm
I had a great experience with my first buy, PM'd the guy to make sure it was all good with having no stats and they were really friendly and didn't make me feel like an idiot when I messed up PGP the first try.

Just read the forums, check the vendor you want to buy from out on the forums, don't FE, do it domestically, use PGP, and you should have a good first experience.
Title: Re: What is the likliness that I'm going to get ripped off as a first-time buyer?
Post by: Yoshitoshi on March 25, 2013, 01:21 pm
Hm, that's interesting. I wanted to do my first buy today and I was thinking about PMing the vendor but then I was like "yeah, sure he'll love someone not only for being a sketchy new buyer who registered just a couple of days ago but also gonna annoy him via PM."

Sending a PM, you're being polite, professional and giving them a chance to decline, rather than screw around cancelling an order. I'd say that makes you about as unsketchy as possible. Also expect they like the odd bit of positive feedback from noobs, as it might encourage others.

The domestic vs international debate: obviously it depends on your order, I'd be pretty relaxed about say, a few squares of blotter arriving from overseas. But an ounce of skunk, hmmm, might be a bit more likely to get intercepted...

Good luck!
Title: Re: What is the likliness that I'm going to get ripped off as a first-time buyer?
Post by: mantidman on March 25, 2013, 01:36 pm
I have made a number of purchases now.... there are vendors that will be happy to take your order if this is your first, on the other hand most vendors would like to see a few purchases from you...

Place five orders to your drop address with items like a book, a cd, something that is very inexpensive.  That was you will have a good buying record to show off....

And never never FE.... ask me why?

Hope your stay on the SR is a long and happy one!