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Discussion => Silk Road discussion => Topic started by: kuwahara on December 28, 2011, 02:46 pm

Title: New in town - advice would be cool :)
Post by: kuwahara on December 28, 2011, 02:46 pm
Hi,

New here.  Used the search, but it seems a bit limited.  I know answers are there, but if anyone can direct me to good FAQ/Thread on basics like:

bitcoins - how to use and how the rate changes
using SR
Escrow?

Thanks
Title: Re: New in town - advice would be cool :)
Post by: onlythebest on December 28, 2011, 02:53 pm
Here you are. http://dkn255hz262ypmii.onion/wiki/index.php/Main_Page
Title: Re: New in town - advice would be cool :)
Post by: kuwahara on December 28, 2011, 03:37 pm
thank you - perfect.
Title: Re: New in town - advice would be cool :)
Post by: onlythebest on December 28, 2011, 07:00 pm
No problem :)
Title: Re: New in town - advice would be cool :)
Post by: thisisatest on December 28, 2011, 07:10 pm
Hi,

New here.  Used the search, but it seems a bit limited.  I know answers are there, but if anyone can direct me to good FAQ/Thread on basics like:

bitcoins - how to use and how the rate changes
using SR
Escrow?

Thanks

Welcome!

You've already made a great decision by registering on the forums!

One piece of advice I can give that is surely covered in those FAQs - NEVER go out of escrow.

As a new buyer you will be asked probably numerous times by sellers that because you are new you need to go out of escrow.

There are plenty of established vendors on SR that will let you work inside escrow on your first purchases - I have never gone out of escrow and am at 19 successful purchases.

Your selection for your first few purchases may be a little more limited than you like but it is worth it.

Enjoy!
Title: Re: New in town - advice would be cool :)
Post by: gwky on December 28, 2011, 07:38 pm
Also painfully new, and I can't seem to log onto the Silk Road at all. Whether this is because the address I have isn't actually the Silk Road but a phishing one I've yet to find out.

Any help with the correct link to the Silk Road would be greatly appreciated!
Title: Re: New in town - advice would be cool :)
Post by: thisisatest on December 28, 2011, 07:41 pm
Also painfully new, and I can't seem to log onto the Silk Road at all. Whether this is because the address I have isn't actually the Silk Road but a phishing one I've yet to find out.

Any help with the correct link to the Silk Road would be greatly appreciated!

http://silkroadvb5piz3r.onion

Make sure you bookmark this or write it down and ONLY log into SR from your own reference. 

Following links from the hidden wiki is a sure way to have your account (and any other accounts using the same password ) compromised.
Title: Re: New in town - advice would be cool :)
Post by: bolovide on December 28, 2011, 11:49 pm
Yes ALWAYS look for the "silkroadvb5piz3r.onion"
Even when you are certain, one small mistype could lead you to a phish.
Luckily the url is easier to remember.  In the past it was easier to overlook.
Title: Re: New in town - advice would be cool :)
Post by: rise_against on December 29, 2011, 04:46 am
remember: finalizing early is okay as long as the vendor has good stats / reputation.
Title: Re: New in town - advice would be cool :)
Post by: MrDdroMcGillacutty on December 29, 2011, 04:57 am
read the vendors profile page