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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: rustbucket41 on March 02, 2013, 08:37 pm
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Most vendors require FE for buyers with under 5 transactions. As I hate the idea of FE if I don't know the seller, what do people suggest is the cheapest/easiest way to get those 5 properly executed transactions?
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1. Find sellers that don't ask for FE even with new customers
2. Buy from a super reliable vendor, that you don't have problem FE
I can name several vendors for 1 but not as many for 2. My first few transactions on SR were made up from those options
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Just FE for top vendors. Thats what I did a long time ago and now my buyer stats are perfect.
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You can buy a lottery or two but many vendors want to see some $ in transactions as well. Buy a shirt, a digital scale, a grinder ect all under $30 ea and it's a good way to get some traffic at the mailbox you are using.
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His idea is probably better than mine. Unless you dont want to spend money on non-drug related items
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There are plenty of sellers who sell to people under 5 transactions..just look around. Or just buy some ebooks.
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Only problem is that I have (lots) of shirts, a couple grinders, and a couple scales. Maybe I'll go for one of the knock-off designer watches or something. Or try for trusted SR vendors.
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If you're from the US. Sample various strains of buds. There's a lot of reasonably priced 1g or 2g listings
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Well, there are a variety of ebooks and lotteries that are only a couple dollars.
But for someone making you fe because you are new, they can see that you only spent 10$ in those transactions, and know that it was not a "real" order.
I would NEVER fe on SR, as a new buyer or for any other reason. TOOOOOOO many stories of people getting ripped off, even by reputable vendors. Its just too easy, especially now that many vendors are not tracking packages, and are not reshipping or refunding for orders that dont show. All they have to do is say they shipped it, and then threaten to put you on a black list if you do not still leave positive feedback. Also start with small orders, they are less likely to ask for fe if its only a gram or two.
Keep looking for vendors who dont require fe. I have never been asked to fe, even after a bit of hooplah with one vendor. The one time I was going to volunteer to do so for free shipping, the rapport with the vendor went down hill, and I never did it.
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I remember there was a person that was selling "digital" hugs and kisses for like a few BTC pretty sure less than one.
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Do a few small 1-2 BTC transactions, be patient, and read seller reviews (on the forums).
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All vendor with more than 300 transaction and a 95% or more rate, are just 100% legit and will always talk if there's something wrong.
Even if you FE.
Make you you record all transactions information about your order.
Then you'll be able to resolv with SR staff once you are not asked anymore about FE. But it's really rare to actualy need this.
Buying loterry won't make the seller think he is a good legit buyer. No one is that stupid and selling stuff on the road ^^
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Just FE with trusted vendors you will get rewarded ;D
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I won't FE for anything. You never know when a vendor might turn scammer.
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Vendors can see how much you've spent. Don't waste your time on bullshit ebooks. Not all vendors require FE for new users buying drugs. Your options are better in a place like the states though.
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Still have never been asked by a vendor I researched to FE. I don't know that I'll ever trust a vendor enough to FE b/c that's how all the scams start. A reputable vendor turns or trades account. If I want more than advertised, I buy more.
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Lucky for me I'm in the US. I'll definitely look around for vendors that don't require FE. Like someone said earlier, you never know when a vendor might turn scammer. I would have to imagine that most legit vendors don't have time to try and scam people for relatively small orders, but I could see a legit vendor trying to scam a newbie with no established ethos if the order was hundreds of dollars.
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Purchase five things you like?
Seriously, don't buy low-cost things simply to get the transactions. That ain't cool.