My number is in the 15000 range and I think that Im reputable.. I think the major difference with seller numbers high is 1. do the have good feeback (or lack of negative feed back) that doesn't look fake. 2. Do they post here on the forums? 3. do they have a gpg key? If they meet all 3 criteria, I would give a new seller a shot. Also, trust your gut instinct. If it doesn't smell right, stay away...