Should I get a VPN service if I plan on buying on Dark markets or is that for if I'm really paranoid?
[2 Points] None:
[1 Points] sharpshooter789:
A VPN offers no protection from LE. They do protect you from media companies so some are useful for downloading torrents buts that's it. Hence, vpns offer privacy not anonymity.
[0 Points] Thechemicallyminded:
TAILS will essentially do what a VPN will at only the price of a CD or an 8 Gb flash drive. If you're just purchasing small amounts, it'll be a very strong protection and should be all that you need.
[0 Points] None:
Yes they are correct, if you buy just a little and do not vend or anything and do not use this website much, just use TOR. BUTTT for me I have purchased Private Internet Access for one year and I love it! FAST even with downloading torrents I get like 1.5mbps! I personally use TOR through my VPN which might seem like overkill but you can never be too safe! Also another thought is, if you are paranoid, when opening TOR click Settings and set it up to use bridges which adds another layer of security. Check this link out: https://bridges.torproject.org/
If your just buying small personal amounts TOR should be all that you need.