Ditching Markets, going DD from now on

Gonna use the reviews here and my already pretty sizable pool of vendor contacts to get what I need. There is no need really to even have markets, except for exposure of new vendors.

I kind of think of it like record labels. They aren't really needed anymore, but still around. But an artist can operate without the backing of one (think Macklemore). Same with vendors.

Escrow like someone posted is a gold pot just waiting. It's not 3rd party escrow it's really second party escrow if you think about it. The party holding it has the interest mainly.

Been around since SR days 5 years ago, and markets are really starting to tire me out to be honest.

Glad I have the community here.


Comments


[7 Points] None:

I'm starting to feel bad for my vendors. I've been scammed by markets for $300, and so far my vendors have gotten screwed for $700.

Not every vendor wants to do direct deals. It requires a lot more work and customer service. Having to answer emails asking the same questions. I would've never used Middle Earth, but it's the only market Medibuds is on.


[4 Points] None:

Yeah I'm with you. I think reputable vendors need to establish multisig, that way no markets and no finalizing early. It's a win win.


[3 Points] DinoNeedsMe:

Been around since SR days 5 years ago,

But SR1 launched in 2011!

HE'S A TIME TRAVELER GUYS GET 'IM


[2 Points] f111232:

This is a bad idea, markets bring a lot to the table. However you should stop using sketchy markets. Abraxas and MEM had a lot of red flags.

Use REAL 2-of-3 multisig escrow and push forward the evolution of the darknet, don't go back to the dark ages because you refuse to learn new technology.


[2 Points] None:

I've lost way more to shitty vendors than to markets. I would rather have some recourse and way of letting other people know (other than posting on reddit and hoping someone cares)


[2 Points] jackstraw80:

Macklemore isn't really independent. He has a sales and distribution contract with Warner Brothers and never would have made it big like he did without major label backing. Just saying.


[1 Points] HulkVsMeth:

I'm right there with you brotha man, I feel like we have to jump through so many hoops just to get what we want. I just started my offical trusted list with only direct deals, so far iv found my meth and heroin vendor. This is the way to go but you got to be prepared to lose a pack if they run with cash, luckily if there smart and like money it's should work out in our favor


[1 Points] ArcticAG:

Check out the OpenBazaar project.


[1 Points] Golden-Era:

I do direct deals, 5-meo-mipt powder and blotters.


[1 Points] samwhiskey:

decentralized markets with third party miltisig escrow ala syscoin would solve these problems