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Discussion => Silk Road discussion => Topic started by: frank88 on May 14, 2013, 03:36 pm

Title: can you sell and buy new vendor account?
Post by: frank88 on May 14, 2013, 03:36 pm
is it not against silkroad terms?
thanks.
Title: Re: can you sell and buy new vendor account?
Post by: Libertas on May 14, 2013, 04:12 pm
is it not against silkroad terms?
thanks.

EDIT: Please see my post lower down:
http://dkn255hz262ypmii.onion/index.php?topic=159659.msg1126723#msg1126723
Title: Re: can you sell and buy new vendor account?
Post by: Jack N Hoff on May 14, 2013, 04:55 pm
is it not against silkroad terms?
thanks.

The buying and selling of vendor accounts is expressly prohibited. If an account is found to have been bought or sold from a source anywhere other than Silk Road itself, it will be shut down immediately.

Libertas

Really?  I've seen it done on the forum here and I've seen it done on other forums and places...
Title: Re: can you sell and buy new vendor account?
Post by: Libertas on May 14, 2013, 05:13 pm
is it not against silkroad terms?
thanks.

The buying and selling of vendor accounts is expressly prohibited. If an account is found to have been bought or sold from a source anywhere other than Silk Road itself, it will be shut down immediately.

Libertas

Really?  I've seen it done on the forum here and I've seen it done on other forums and places...

Yup, it's completely against the rules due to the possibility that a vendor could sell their account (along with all their feedback) to somebody who decides to take advantage of that feedback and pull a scam. We can't control what appears on other sites, but if somebody attempting to sell a vendor account appears here, please report them immediately.

Libertas

EDIT: I got that wrong - the rules on that have obviously changed since the beginning! Please see scout's post below!
Title: Re: can you sell and buy new vendor account?
Post by: scout on May 14, 2013, 07:02 pm
is it not against silkroad terms?
thanks.

The buying and selling of vendor accounts is expressly prohibited. If an account is found to have been bought or sold from a source anywhere other than Silk Road itself, it will be shut down immediately.

Libertas

Really?  I've seen it done on the forum here and I've seen it done on other forums and places...

Yup, it's completely against the rules due to the possibility that a vendor could sell their account (along with all their feedback) to somebody who decides to take advantage of that feedback and pull a scam. We can't control what appears on other sites, but if somebody attempting to sell a vendor account appears here, please report them immediately.

Libertas

Actually, I clarified this with DPR and inigo last month.  You ARE permitted to buy/sell a vendor account.  Not sure how safe or smart that would be, but it is permitted.
Title: Re: can you sell and buy new vendor account?
Post by: jackofspades on May 14, 2013, 07:41 pm
is it not against silkroad terms?
thanks.

The buying and selling of vendor accounts is expressly prohibited. If an account is found to have been bought or sold from a source anywhere other than Silk Road itself, it will be shut down immediately.

Libertas

Really?  I've seen it done on the forum here and I've seen it done on other forums and places...

Yup, it's completely against the rules due to the possibility that a vendor could sell their account (along with all their feedback) to somebody who decides to take advantage of that feedback and pull a scam. We can't control what appears on other sites, but if somebody attempting to sell a vendor account appears here, please report them immediately.

Libertas

Actually, I clarified this with DPR and inigo last month.  You ARE permitted to buy/sell a vendor account.  Not sure how safe or smart that would be, but it is permitted.

Ya learn something new every day on here ;)

I suppose it makes sense because if the new vendor did pull a scam, they would get shut down anyway.
Title: Re: can you sell and buy new vendor account?
Post by: colorblack on May 14, 2013, 07:49 pm
is it not against silkroad terms?
thanks.

The buying and selling of vendor accounts is expressly prohibited. If an account is found to have been bought or sold from a source anywhere other than Silk Road itself, it will be shut down immediately.

Libertas

Really?  I've seen it done on the forum here and I've seen it done on other forums and places...

Yup, it's completely against the rules due to the possibility that a vendor could sell their account (along with all their feedback) to somebody who decides to take advantage of that feedback and pull a scam. We can't control what appears on other sites, but if somebody attempting to sell a vendor account appears here, please report them immediately.

Libertas

Actually, I clarified this with DPR and inigo last month.  You ARE permitted to buy/sell a vendor account.  Not sure how safe or smart that would be, but it is permitted.

Probably not a good idea... for oh I dunno.... A ZILLION fucking reasons! Man, buying/selling vendor accounts can ONLY lead to trouble for sure.
Title: Re: can you sell and buy new vendor account?
Post by: Trappy on May 14, 2013, 08:05 pm
is it not against silkroad terms?
thanks.

The buying and selling of vendor accounts is expressly prohibited. If an account is found to have been bought or sold from a source anywhere other than Silk Road itself, it will be shut down immediately.

Libertas

Really?  I've seen it done on the forum here and I've seen it done on other forums and places...

Yup, it's completely against the rules due to the possibility that a vendor could sell their account (along with all their feedback) to somebody who decides to take advantage of that feedback and pull a scam. We can't control what appears on other sites, but if somebody attempting to sell a vendor account appears here, please report them immediately.

Libertas

Actually, I clarified this with DPR and inigo last month.  You ARE permitted to buy/sell a vendor account.  Not sure how safe or smart that would be, but it is permitted.

Probably not a good idea... for oh I dunno.... A ZILLION fucking reasons! Man, buying/selling vendor accounts can ONLY lead to trouble for sure.

Well, if it was one of us forums users that bought the account, and the transaction was publicly verified on here, wouldn't that be better than letting a brand name rot in oblivion?
Title: Re: can you sell and buy new vendor account?
Post by: scout on May 14, 2013, 09:44 pm
I dunno.  I can think of several reasons that selling a vendor account could put the new vendor, old vendor, and old vendor's buyers at risk.   It still stands, however, that DPR does not prohibit the sale of vendor accounts, but not through the forums because you're not permitted to sell anything through the forums.  (so you can still sell them on SR itself)
Title: Re: can you sell and buy new vendor account?
Post by: SouthernHumboldt on May 15, 2013, 02:13 am
If you can't pony up the money to buy one, you may find yourself cutting other corners that post a risk to everybody!

Are a few reviews really worth it? What if some agency you don't want watching your account is?
Title: Re: can you sell and buy new vendor account?
Post by: CrazyBart on May 15, 2013, 03:03 am
I dunno.  I can think of several reasons that selling a vendor account could put the new vendor, old vendor, and old vendor's buyers at risk.   It still stands, however, that DPR does not prohibit the sale of vendor accounts, but not through the forums because you're not permitted to sell anything through the forums.  (so you can still sell them on SR itself)

Damn! I should of stocked up when they were free or $150!
Title: Re: can you sell and buy new vendor account?
Post by: Libertas on May 15, 2013, 07:09 am
Actually, I clarified this with DPR and inigo last month.  You ARE permitted to buy/sell a vendor account.  Not sure how safe or smart that would be, but it is permitted.

Ah, thanks for the clarification, scout! Things have changed since back in the day!! For anyone interested in doing this though, Silk Road vendor accounts are essentially free as the $500 bond is refundable when you meet the terms of the bond!

Libertas