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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: lstermadden on May 06, 2013, 09:32 pm

Title: Does it take longer to recieve larger sums of bitcoins?
Post by: lstermadden on May 06, 2013, 09:32 pm
Hey guys, I am not a vendor but have been a steady buyer for a couple months. I havent deposited more then 300 bucks at once, but I usually time it down to about 2 hours from my wallet to my SR account. Today I deposited a little more than that, and its been 6 hours and still nothing in my SR wallet. I see on blockchain that its getting tumbled, but how much longer, gosh
Title: Re: Does it take longer to recieve larger sums of bitcoins?
Post by: D3xalias on May 06, 2013, 09:42 pm
according to some people here it now can take up to 24 hours before it shows up in your account
Title: Re: Does it take longer to recieve larger sums of bitcoins?
Post by: Libertas on May 06, 2013, 09:44 pm
Hey guys, I am not a vendor but have been a steady buyer for a couple months. I havent deposited more then 300 bucks at once, but I usually time it down to about 2 hours from my wallet to my SR account. Today I deposited a little more than that, and its been 6 hours and still nothing in my SR wallet. I see on blockchain that its getting tumbled, but how much longer, gosh

Hi lstermadden,

I personally haven't noticed any difference in the amount of time it takes to receive large amounts versus small amounts - I wouldn't imagine it would make a difference in any event.

There do seem to be some delays site-wide in regard to Bitcoin deposits so if you do not receive your Bitcoin within 24 hours of having sent them, you can contact SR Support on the main site using the link in the bottom right hand corner of any page.

according to some people here it now can take up to 24 hours before it shows up in your account

This has always been the case.

Libertas
Title: Re: Does it take longer to recieve larger sums of bitcoins?
Post by: theweeman on May 06, 2013, 09:55 pm
i have also been waiting over 6 hours for my coins . it has never taken this long . i have also read that some people have been waiting over 16 hours . this is not right .
its ok saying contact sr support but how long would that take to sort things out and thats after waiting 24 hours
Title: Re: Does it take longer to recieve larger sums of bitcoins?
Post by: lstermadden on May 06, 2013, 09:56 pm
=\ this stinks especially when the vender you get from has limited quantity...
Title: Re: Does it take longer to recieve larger sums of bitcoins?
Post by: Libertas on May 06, 2013, 10:22 pm
i have also been waiting over 6 hours for my coins . it has never taken this long . i have also read that some people have been waiting over 16 hours . this is not right .
its ok saying contact sr support but how long would that take to sort things out and thats after waiting 24 hours

I understand your frustration but please remember that Silk Road was recently subjected to a massive DDOS attack that was unprecedented in its history. The site is being worked on to prevent that from affecting it again in future, and this is perhaps causing some delays.

The policy has always been the same in relation to deposits though; they can take up to 24 hours to arrive, and if they have not arrived in that timeframe, contact SR Support so as they can resolve the issue.

As scout has mentioned in another thread:

[SNIP]
It's not concerning and it's not something SR can't handle.  This has happened before and it's disconcerting when you're waiting for the deposit, yes, but every time this has happened, everyone has received their coins - even if it has taken longer than usual, or longer than it should.  EVERYONE ALWAYS RECEIVES THEIR COINS.  So, please, be patient and if you haven't received your coins WITHIN 24 hours, send a message to SR Support on the main site.

There are many times when SR Support DOES have to push the transactions manually. 

Remember, this is not just a simple transaction from one wallet to another - there is a coin tumbler involved here as well.

Libertas
Title: Re: Does it take longer to recieve larger sums of bitcoins?
Post by: lstermadden on May 06, 2013, 10:25 pm
thanks for clearing that up guys. but how about as Im watching the cost of my shopping cart keep going up in the price of bitcoins.. whats gonna happen if when i recieve my coins, i do not have enough since the price per bitcoin increased.
Title: Re: Does it take longer to recieve larger sums of bitcoins?
Post by: scout on May 06, 2013, 10:35 pm
thanks for clearing that up guys. but how about as Im watching the cost of my shopping cart keep going up in the price of bitcoins.. whats gonna happen if when i recieve my coins, i do not have enough since the price per bitcoin increased.

Then you would need to deposit more bitcoins.  SR isn't in any way responsible for - or in control of - the volatility of the bitcoin market.
Title: Re: Does it take longer to recieve larger sums of bitcoins?
Post by: theweeman on May 07, 2013, 10:47 am
i have also been waiting over 6 hours for my coins . it has never taken this long . i have also read that some people have been waiting over 16 hours . this is not right .
its ok saying contact sr support but how long would that take to sort things out and thats after waiting 24 hours

I understand your frustration but please remember that Silk Road was recently subjected to a massive DDOS attack that was unprecedented in its history. The site is being worked on to prevent that from affecting it again in future, and this is perhaps causing some delays.

The policy has always been the same in relation to deposits though; they can take up to 24 hours to arrive, and if they have not arrived in that timeframe, contact SR Support so as they can resolve the issue.

As scout has mentioned in another thread:

[SNIP]
It's not concerning and it's not something SR can't handle.  This has happened before and it's disconcerting when you're waiting for the deposit, yes, but every time this has happened, everyone has received their coins - even if it has taken longer than usual, or longer than it should.  EVERYONE ALWAYS RECEIVES THEIR COINS.  So, please, be patient and if you haven't received your coins WITHIN 24 hours, send a message to SR Support on the main site.

There are many times when SR Support DOES have to push the transactions manually. 

Remember, this is not just a simple transaction from one wallet to another - there is a coin tumbler involved here as well.

Libertas
thanks for getting back to me but it is now 18 hours and nothing , how long will it take support to do it manualy ?
Title: Re: Does it take longer to recieve larger sums of bitcoins?
Post by: Libertas on May 07, 2013, 10:57 am
thanks for getting back to me but it is now 18 hours and nothing , how long will it take support to do it manualy ?

The issue is still ongoing and I am unfortunately unable to give you a time-frame for it being resolved right now. Please sit tight and bear with us until we are able to sort it out.

Locking this as all discussion on this issue is being redirected to the main thread here:

http://dkn255hz262ypmii.onion/index.php?topic=156494.0

Libertas