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Discussion => Off topic => Topic started by: Sleepingdog on September 08, 2012, 09:17 am

Title: Hi All, Newbie Here.
Post by: Sleepingdog on September 08, 2012, 09:17 am
Hi Everyone (except for all the scammers), Sleepingdog here. Just taking the opportunity to introduce myself to the wider community here on the SR Forum. Joined just over a month ago and have spent that time reading the forums, learning to safely obtain BTC, etc. I have finally placed my first 2 orders so I'll see how that goes. I'm really feeling a bit wary after having read the forums here for more than a month. But we'll see what happens. I'm not impressed by the high level of scamming and I think it is so unfortunate to see this going on here on SR. On one of the orders I placed the vendor suddenly changed his tune and told me I would have to FE or he would not send. He did this after I had placed my order. Talk about changing the goalposts in the middle of the game.He even changed his profile to say that all buyers with less than 3 stats would have to FE. This was done after I had placed my order. On the other order the vendor was really cool and good communications. I placed an order and the money is in escrow so I have no worries on that one. All I can do now is wait and see how it works out. This is my first post here on the forums. I just wanted to introduce myself and say hi to everyone. Here's hoping for the best.

SD
Title: Re: Hi All, Newbie Here.
Post by: hedehodo on September 08, 2012, 11:17 pm
Vendors and buyers are both at risk of fraud when using online auction sites like SR.

gl
Title: Re: Hi All, Newbie Here.
Post by: Cicero on September 08, 2012, 11:30 pm
OP.

I am CICERO.

I am here to share wisdom and knowledge. I offer assistance to all.

Cicero welcomes you to the forum.

Title: Re: Hi All, Newbie Here.
Post by: sdesu on September 09, 2012, 02:42 am
Vendors and buyers are both at risk of fraud when using online auction sites like SR.

gl

Silk Road isn't even close to an auction site.

Also, welcome to the Road, Sleepingdog. Hopefully your first few transactions (and all future ones) go smoothly.

sdesu
Title: Re: Hi All, Newbie Here.
Post by: liquidBrr on September 09, 2012, 02:55 am
I am still pretty new on the road. I have had no issues at all. I was nervous as hell waiting for my first order. And then once  I got it, I was paranoid for about 10 seconds. Vendors have been polite with me, and I have been polite to them. I get weed delivered to my door, and there is such a variety. It is all fine and good to be able to buy quantity; it is another level of awesome when one has the opportunity to sample products from a different area.

Just to reiterate, never FE ever. If you are new, message the vendor first and see if they are interested in doing business with you. Understanding that this isn't fucking Wal-Mart, and sometimes things take a few days to happen. Do not be afraid to contact active members on the forum for advice about vendors. Be prompt with feedback. I think if you give prompt and well thought out feedback, you will never have a problem with any vendors.

If I had any general advice, let SR staff know about scammers/ fishy vendors. Work out any issues in private.Once a resolution is reached, then post any relevant info. Or just do whatever the fuck you want. It is entirely up to you.

For more esoteric (although hilarious) bullshit, I will have to defer to Cicero.
Title: Re: Hi All, Newbie Here.
Post by: hedehodo on September 11, 2012, 04:05 am
Vendors and buyers are both at risk of fraud when using online auction sites like SR.

gl

Silk Road isn't even close to an auction site.

Also, welcome to the Road, Sleepingdog. Hopefully your first few transactions (and all future ones) go smoothly.

sdesu

Yes, SR isn't even close to an auction site but may perhaps soon :-) I tell the risk with little english. Impostors everywhere..