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Discussion => Off topic => Topic started by: chodethumper on May 18, 2012, 02:14 am

Title: Time for First Purchase
Post by: chodethumper on May 18, 2012, 02:14 am
I want some feedback on what you think is a realistic expectation of a completed transaction, from physical cash in your hand to physical dope in the mailbox.

I had thought two weeks for my first purchase, as I was willing to pay top BTC for express shipping, but sadly I was grossly optimistic - a week later and I have not even been able to get enough BTC (never should've hedged my orders between 2 MPs...).

Break it down if you want (time to get BTC, time to purchase, time to delivery).  Of course for some people this varies, they want to watch the market for a few days, or they only check their account every few days... these things add delays.

Thoughts?

-CT
Title: Re: Time for First Purchase
Post by: Reece on May 18, 2012, 02:21 am
One week for myself. I only deal with exchangers that are fast and vendors that ship quick.
 ;)
Title: Re: Time for First Purchase
Post by: chodethumper on May 18, 2012, 02:34 am
I guess that comes with experience... I was making 2 purchases and I split everything (including the MPs) because I was totally new.  One order is set to arrive tomorrow (5 days from cash-in-hand) and the other is still sitting on a moneypak that I can not get exchanged for my life.
Title: Re: Time for First Purchase
Post by: Thizzelle686 on May 18, 2012, 03:56 am
I am typically working with 1 week.  A day to get coins and get them into SR to order. Normally a day to process and get out to shipping, and around 4 days max to receive shipment (i only choose priority)
Title: Re: Time for First Purchase
Post by: chodethumper on May 18, 2012, 04:06 am
who are youall exchanging with that hooks it up in such short time?
Title: Re: Time for First Purchase
Post by: the hawk on May 18, 2012, 08:25 am
Between 4-15 business days I'm thinking.

2-3 days to exchange money from your bank in to bitcoins and get it on your SR account and the rest for delivery depending on the location and speed of your vendor?
Title: Re: Time for First Purchase
Post by: BKind on May 18, 2012, 11:45 am
CT, if you want to exchange a MP for Bitcoin try BTCpal on SR... he's done small amounts for me in the past (some BTC vendors have a $100 min)... his profile link on SR is below... send him a PM, and good luck.

http://silkroadvb5piz3r.onion/silkroad/user/5749116fcf
Title: Re: Time for First Purchase
Post by: Duckman on May 18, 2012, 12:09 pm
Much less tan a week

1 day to acquire bit coins.
2-3 days for order to arrive

So usually no more than 4 days.
Title: Re: Time for First Purchase
Post by: NorE on May 18, 2012, 05:04 pm
Since i haven't recieved my first order yet i can only answer the btc thing and i takes me a day from money in hand to btc in my btc wallet. Under a day if i purchase early in the morning. I buy my btc of a dude on a irc channel
Title: Re: Time for First Purchase
Post by: chodethumper on May 18, 2012, 06:38 pm
question part 2:

Are there certain substances that tend to move faster/slower?
Title: Re: Time for First Purchase
Post by: Reece on May 21, 2012, 04:43 am
question part 2:

Are there certain substances that tend to move faster/slower?

Shipping determines this, not what's being shipped.
Title: Re: Time for First Purchase
Post by: Gary Oak on May 21, 2012, 04:59 am
The majority of my packages have arrived within a week, but I've had free packages take around a month to arrive which doesn't bother me at all. It's never concerned me too much, as I know most of the time it's really up to the postal service, so I don't mind as long as I get it eventually.
Title: Re: Time for First Purchase
Post by: chodethumper on May 22, 2012, 11:36 pm
question part 2:

Are there certain substances that tend to move faster/slower?

Shipping determines this, not what's being shipped.

Yes, but in the street trade it is known, for example, that weed dealers are lazy, selfish assdraggers.  I can have a jab of heroin in about 25 minutes after making a phonecall but setting up a weed buy takes all day.  I am wondering if there are similar patterns on SR.
Title: Re: Time for First Purchase
Post by: Reece on May 23, 2012, 01:44 am
question part 2:

Are there certain substances that tend to move faster/slower?

Shipping determines this, not what's being shipped.

Yes, but in the street trade it is known, for example, that weed dealers are lazy, selfish assdraggers.  I can have a jab of heroin in about 25 minutes after making a phonecall but setting up a weed buy takes all day.  I am wondering if there are similar patterns on SR.

That's also a very stereotypical rationalization. All depends on who you're dealing with and the supply in your area. To answer shortly, no. Just read ratings of the product and check the forums to get an idea of how long it would take for you to receive. Possibly even message the seller.
Title: Re: Time for First Purchase
Post by: sl1pknot on May 23, 2012, 03:37 am
question part 2:

Are there certain substances that tend to move faster/slower?

Shipping determines this, not what's being shipped.

Yes, but in the street trade it is known, for example, that weed dealers are lazy, selfish assdraggers.  I can have a jab of heroin in about 25 minutes after making a phonecall but setting up a weed buy takes all day.  I am wondering if there are similar patterns on SR.

PROFILING IS WRONG!!!! Haha

Sounds like you got some shitty hookups.
Title: Re: Time for First Purchase
Post by: the hawk on May 24, 2012, 09:32 am
Much less tan a week

1 day to acquire bit coins.
2-3 days for order to arrive

So usually no more than 4 days.
This is only really true if you are ordering from your home country.

If you live in Australia and are ordering from the US it could take up to 10 business days.

Big 'ol countries them.