The current selection of markets is probably the shittiest I've seen since I've been involved in the DNMs. With Alphabay, Hansa and TR gone, the only major market with plenty of vendors and product is Dream, and it's one big sketchy clusterfuck of scams, bugs and LE. Many of the other markets either have serious problems or have a small number of users. Also, many reliable vendors closed shop after losing tons of money during the market shutdowns.
Some of the smaller markets are pretty solid or show potential (CGMC and Aero), and OpenBazaar 2 may be the future of the darknet drug trade, but there is no denying that the current state of the DNMs is a bit depressing.
So, let's reminisce: which markets were the best in DNM history? Which vendors would belong in a DNM Hall of Fame?
List your top markets/vendors of all time and explain your choices!
Only speaking from my limited experience... Evolution was a great market before they exited.. they basically had cornered the markets on markets so to speak. Despite the scam they pulled, it was a great market.
The OG Agora was definitely my favorite market, it was a major shame to see them go.
As for vendors, I've pretty much only ordered acid so again, my experience is limited. HouseOfSpirit was a legend, their tabs are to this day the best experience with LSD I've ever had. The best LSD I've ever had.
I haven't ordered from TripWithScience but I have planned to for a long time. They have been on the scene for years and have yet to disappoint. A true legend and honest vendor on a scene that sees exit scams and other fuckery on a daily basis.
I'll also throw up CosmicDust and the Team Trust guys because they made good acid available for next to nothing when it came down to the cost.