So I bought 14g from a very well known vendor who asks for FE within 48 hours - since he claims next day delivery I hoped it would be fine and I have also ordered from him before (my first order, small amount) which arrived fine. Now I did not FE and then I was unable to access the internet anyways until yesterday however the order has not arrived. In fact, the story is VERY similar to this post: http://dkn255hz262ypmii.onion/index.php?topic=120372.0
He still is getting reviews by the day. The guy marked in transit at 1:30am and his profile suggests that anything 14g and over is recorded delivery unless you state it not to be (which I didn't, so I assumed it would be RD). I sent him a message yday, no response yet. What are my chances for a refund? Especially since the vendor normally asks for FE.
SR never has and never will get involved in any out of escrow deals.
If you FE you take all the risk I am afraid, escrow is there for a reason.