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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: JerBearPig on January 17, 2013, 11:01 pm

Title: A shipping scenario...which is worse?
Post by: JerBearPig on January 17, 2013, 11:01 pm
I am not a newbie and have been a member for almost a year now but please forgive me for posting this here as I can't seem to post anywhere else.

I really would like to get something I have yet to try and have found the only quality and price reasonable is overseas. Keep in mind this is a personal amount. So here is the dilemma....

Do I order from NL from a very reputable vendor with all the risks that come from that or do I order from UK from another very reputable vendor having to FE; which I did for my first buy and swore never to do again.

I would just say fuck it and wait but I am seeing some friends I have not seen in a while and would like to surprise them with a gift.
Title: Re: A shipping scenario...which is worse?
Post by: Glitchey on January 17, 2013, 11:05 pm
always best to go with the one with better refund/reship policies. Can't do that if you have to FE.

I know there is hype about stuff from NL not getting into the US. I think it's over exaggerated as I've ordered several times from NL the only downside is it'll take longer to get here. 3-4 weeks as opposed to 2 weeks.
Title: Re: A shipping scenario...which is worse?
Post by: JerBearPig on January 17, 2013, 11:13 pm
Thanks for the info. He has nothing but positive feedback and offers a quite generous refund policy. Seems very confident in his methods. I am more just worried about burning the address. It's very inexpensive, so losing the money is no problem; losing the address would upset me though.
Title: Re: A shipping scenario...which is worse?
Post by: parcificseeds on January 17, 2013, 11:32 pm
holy shit bitcoins are fucking high today!!!!
Title: Re: A shipping scenario...which is worse?
Post by: veiover on January 17, 2013, 11:48 pm
Think they'll go down?
Title: Re: A shipping scenario...which is worse?
Post by: nmnmnm on January 17, 2013, 11:50 pm
Vendor in UK and FE. It seems you've answered your own question. If you're more worried about losing the place you send it to.
Title: Re: A shipping scenario...which is worse?
Post by: Snotsnot on January 17, 2013, 11:53 pm
I would go for the reship option
Title: Re: A shipping scenario...which is worse?
Post by: boomtemple on January 18, 2013, 10:55 pm
Getting great delivery rates from other EU, including NL.  Why FE when you know better?
Title: Re: A shipping scenario...which is worse?
Post by: kola_nutz on January 19, 2013, 12:19 am
I'd try to avoid the FE option. If the NL vendor has great reviews for domestic/international shipping and has a decent policy for packages that dont make it then thats def your better bet.
Title: Re: A shipping scenario...which is worse?
Post by: sirius on January 19, 2013, 12:55 am
Duuude, don't fe. Ive never had a problem with NL in the past.. I think other people have reported problems with fe though  ;)
Title: Re: A shipping scenario...which is worse?
Post by: SilkRider on January 19, 2013, 12:58 am
what are you ordering from the UK?  i managed to find what i wanted domestically without having to FE, mine was weed and hash though
Title: Re: A shipping scenario...which is worse?
Post by: discgolfking on January 19, 2013, 01:03 am
If people tell you to FE just say sorry i will get my stuff  from another vendor.
Title: Re: A shipping scenario...which is worse?
Post by: windmillz on January 19, 2013, 01:08 am
What are the chances you will get scammed if you FE though?
From a reputable vendor?
Title: Re: A shipping scenario...which is worse?
Post by: zerik on January 19, 2013, 01:35 am
I wouldn't FE early. You are just asking for it. Especially since you have another option.

The escrow program is the only protection you have.

Let's assume he is a great seller and has no intention of ripping you off. There are any number of things that can happen ( besides theft  )that could prevent the seller from shipping after he has your coin. Life happens to people and you would be stuck.

On the other hand let's assume you are an honest buyer you find a buyer that won't require you to FE so you Ho with him/her.  You use the escrow system and life happens to you.

The seller will still get his coin and a positive rating auto.

Just make sure you promptly free the funds and leave meaningful feedback.

I understand the sellers irritation. If they ship well, fast and product is as described they are entitled to quick payment and positive feedback.

It only takes a minute.

Hope it all goes well for you.
Title: Re: A shipping scenario...which is worse?
Post by: Raichu67 on January 19, 2013, 03:30 am
Everybody has the Netherlands flagged as a country where drugs come from because it is true.

Order small amounts from vendors with high ratings and it will be fine.
Title: Re: A shipping scenario...which is worse?
Post by: illegal entrepreneur on March 03, 2013, 06:18 am
Say no to FE!