As scout has stated, the escrow system is there for your protection! This is MORE than enough protection for buyers. Silk Road is not - in any way - responsible for money that is released from the escrow system. When you finalise an order you are stating that it has been received and everything is satisfactory. That is the definition of finalised. If you still have an issue with this, please read the following (in full!) on the Silk Road Wiki: http://dkn255hz262ypmii.onion/wiki/index.php?title=Frequently_Asked_Questions#Order_questions http://dkn255hz262ypmii.onion/wiki/index.php?title=Buyer%27s_Guide#Escrow Libertas