Topic: Advice on online shop selling goods in crypto: real or scam? (Read 296 times)
Better use Marketplace in this forum just make sure you're dealing with a trusted user, if about luxury items and high transactions do it OTC just check the areas security. I doubt the website and I'm not convince on buying luxury items that are not preferred or accredited by the brand owners.
Hello,
I just found this online shop: https://www.cryptoemporium.eu/.
They claim to sell luxury goods and services like cars, watches, real estate...
Does anyone know them? Is it "safe"?
Thanks !
I just found this online shop: https://www.cryptoemporium.eu/.
They claim to sell luxury goods and services like cars, watches, real estate...
Does anyone know them? Is it "safe"?
Thanks !
I would not recommend or suggest you buy luxury goods and services online because you don't know where in the physical store. If something happens, you will have a difficult to complain or ask if you have a problem. If the price is more than $1k, then it still not worth to buy at the online store. It is better if we can buy at a local store which has the same product as in the online store. Besides that, I think you don't have to use bitcoin to buy in the local store, and you can use cash or with the card.
Shopping luxurious items online isn't a good idea in the first place, and why would I use Bitcoin to purchase huge amount when I can use fiat for it.
Anyway, just like the others I have never heard of that business website before. If I have to order luxury cars then It would be safer to look for an authorized agent or dealer near your area for you to be able to avoid being scammed.
That depends in which country you belong. You won't get taxed either if there's no income declaration.
Anyway, just like the others I have never heard of that business website before. If I have to order luxury cars then It would be safer to look for an authorized agent or dealer near your area for you to be able to avoid being scammed.
Thank you all 
Indeed, it is easy but when you cash in your bitcoin against fiat, from a tax perspective you need to declare it.
And if you bought Bitcoin when it was 1$...
Indeed, it is easy but when you cash in your bitcoin against fiat, from a tax perspective you need to declare it.
And if you bought Bitcoin when it was 1$...
That depends in which country you belong. You won't get taxed either if there's no income declaration.
Thank you all
Indeed, it is easy but when you cash in your bitcoin against fiat, from a tax perspective you need to declare it.
And if you bought Bitcoin when it was 1$...
losing a small part to government than Losing all to a scammer will be a better choice so don't trust the online shops which asks for cryptos most probably they will end up scamming you.But we are not far away from the reputed sites to accept cryptos,even if the volatility could be a primary reason the restrictions from governments makes then to not adopting to crypto payments. Indeed, it is easy but when you cash in your bitcoin against fiat, from a tax perspective you need to declare it.
And if you bought Bitcoin when it was 1$...
Thank you all
Indeed, it is easy but when you cash in your bitcoin against fiat, from a tax perspective you need to declare it.
And if you bought Bitcoin when it was 1$...
So you do basically telling that you wont make any conversions so avoid that tax perspective of yours? Of course you would need to declare specially if you do live Indeed, it is easy but when you cash in your bitcoin against fiat, from a tax perspective you need to declare it.
And if you bought Bitcoin when it was 1$...
in a country which is really strict when it comes to tax matters.
On topic, hard part on telling the legitimacy of a certain online shop yet we know that feedbacks can be fake out possibly unless if you do see some considerable or huge numbers then it might be but for a service which havent been known yet then i would always have the doubts.
Thank you all
Indeed, it is easy but when you cash in your bitcoin against fiat, from a tax perspective you need to declare it.
And if you bought Bitcoin when it was 1$...
Indeed, it is easy but when you cash in your bitcoin against fiat, from a tax perspective you need to declare it.
And if you bought Bitcoin when it was 1$...
Hello,
I just found this online shop: https://www.cryptoemporium.eu/.
They claim to sell luxury goods and services like cars, watches, real estate...
Does anyone know them? Is it "safe"?
Thanks !
When someone launches so serious business like selling luxury, cars, real estate and etc, minimum it has to be promoted AF, usually this is done in 99% cases to grow knowledge about your website among people and to gain attention in overall which automatically leads to more attention from another news websites. About this website, I can't find anything exciting.I just found this online shop: https://www.cryptoemporium.eu/.
They claim to sell luxury goods and services like cars, watches, real estate...
Does anyone know them? Is it "safe"?
Thanks !
I don't say that they are scams, idk and can't judge them blindly but personally I wouldn't risk. It's super easy to exchange bitcoin into usd and then buy anything you wish from trustworthy websites, why to add another headache?
Hello,
I just found this online shop: https://www.cryptoemporium.eu/.
They claim to sell luxury goods and services like cars, watches, real estate...
Does anyone know them? Is it "safe"?
Thanks !
I just found this online shop: https://www.cryptoemporium.eu/.
They claim to sell luxury goods and services like cars, watches, real estate...
Does anyone know them? Is it "safe"?
Thanks !
Just like others have said, the best way is to stay away from the sites that you cannot get a clear cut review on its activities or its clients on their client service. There is nothing you want to get on that platform that you cannot get else where except you might be expecting them not to ask some specific questions which in this case they don't do to a random customer on the internet. If there is anything you want to buy, you can as well change your crypto to cash and get it and save yourself from any form of heartbreak that could come from transacting with these people.
If you aren't interested in downloading OpenBazaar on your desktop you do still have two options! 1) you can browse the marketplace to at least see what is available using openbazaar.com and 2) If you are more comfortable downloading apps on your mobile device you can check out Haven which is a mobile client that runs the OpenBazaar network. Check it out at gethaven.app.
Disclosure: I work for OB1, the company that has been leading the development of the OpenBazaar network and has also built Haven to make it accessible on mobile.
Disclosure: I work for OB1, the company that has been leading the development of the OpenBazaar network and has also built Haven to make it accessible on mobile.
OpenBazaar isn't a plain website natively. It requires you to download and install software in order to actually use it.
I'm pretty sure that even if people land on OpenBazaar's site (which is very doubtful to begin with as their SEO is piss poor), they will close the site because they have no interest in downloading and installing software. They might even think it's a fake site because who needs to download software to visit a market place site?
It's sad to see how OpenBazaar doesn't get the credit it deserves, but there is no demand for it, nor do people understand the working of it.
You are right mate about what you said and I'm one of them.I'm pretty sure that even if people land on OpenBazaar's site (which is very doubtful to begin with as their SEO is piss poor), they will close the site because they have no interest in downloading and installing software. They might even think it's a fake site because who needs to download software to visit a market place site?
It's sad to see how OpenBazaar doesn't get the credit it deserves, but there is no demand for it, nor do people understand the working of it.
I first heard about OpenBazaar in this forum and thought it is a web-based store but later when I knew that it needs a download/install then I just skipped to avoid the unnecessary botheration.
Yes same here. I had a look and the fact to have to download an application is a huge stop in the application adoption.
I decided to place a second order on the platform I mentioned above. Let's see !
OpenBazaar isn't a plain website natively. It requires you to download and install software in order to actually use it.
I'm pretty sure that even if people land on OpenBazaar's site (which is very doubtful to begin with as their SEO is piss poor), they will close the site because they have no interest in downloading and installing software. They might even think it's a fake site because who needs to download software to visit a market place site?
It's sad to see how OpenBazaar doesn't get the credit it deserves, but there is no demand for it, nor do people understand the working of it.
You are right mate about what you said and I'm one of them.I'm pretty sure that even if people land on OpenBazaar's site (which is very doubtful to begin with as their SEO is piss poor), they will close the site because they have no interest in downloading and installing software. They might even think it's a fake site because who needs to download software to visit a market place site?
It's sad to see how OpenBazaar doesn't get the credit it deserves, but there is no demand for it, nor do people understand the working of it.
I first heard about OpenBazaar in this forum and thought it is a web-based store but later when I knew that it needs a download/install then I just skipped to avoid the unnecessary botheration.
If https://shoppycoin.com/ is already trusted for you, it's better to buy there, don't look at other marketplaces, actually I have never bought goods from any site except looking for them to shop directly.
https://www.cryptoemporium.eu/ don't use it because there is no good feedback and don't be tempted by it.
https://www.cryptoemporium.eu/ don't use it because there is no good feedback and don't be tempted by it.
wise words
thanks !Aside from that, if you can really afford to buy luxury goods, buy it from known distributors. If it is an online shop, you really can't trust them fully especially if you have no prior experience. Unless, you have someone to check the legitimacy of that shop. With regards to this cryptoemporium, it says it is located in Italy. If you know someone who is located near this place, you can ask help to verify its actual existence and actual services. And if you can really afford to travel, you can do it by yourself. You're buying luxury items so I guess you can very well afford to travel.
Though the site is boasting a lot of good words from its clients, you can never tell its authenticity.
If you're still interested with crypto marketplace, try Blocknance or OpenBazaar.
I wonder how you found that website in the first place and not OpenBazaar, which is probably what most crypto users remember first.
I wonder how you found that website in the first place and not OpenBazaar, which is probably what most crypto users remember first.
OpenBazaar isn't a plain website natively. It requires you to download and install software in order to actually use it.
I'm pretty sure that even if people land on OpenBazaar's site (which is very doubtful to begin with as their SEO is piss poor), they will close the site because they have no interest in downloading and installing software. They might even think it's a fake site because who needs to download software to visit a market place site?
It's sad to see how OpenBazaar doesn't get the credit it deserves, but there is no demand for it, nor do people understand the working of it.
There are other popular sites out there that sells the same item and accepts Bitcoin. If I we're you I will look for a site that is operating within your country. The site located in Italy, they published their address and gave a phone number where to reach them. If you are not from Italy, you will have a hard time reaching out to them for any complaints or in case you want to return an item. What bothers me is that they sell cars and motor bikes and they claim they can ship in 30 days world wide. We all know that we need to pay custom taxes, tariffs and duties for items like that or else it will be confiscated by the customs.
If https://shoppycoin.com/ is already trusted for you, it's better to buy there, don't look at other marketplaces, actually I have never bought goods from any site except looking for them to shop directly.
https://www.cryptoemporium.eu/ don't use it because there is no good feedback and don't be tempted by it.
https://www.cryptoemporium.eu/ don't use it because there is no good feedback and don't be tempted by it.
wise words
thanks !
If https://shoppycoin.com/ is already trusted for you, it's better to buy there, don't look at other marketplaces, actually I have never bought goods from any site except looking for them to shop directly.
https://www.cryptoemporium.eu/ don't use it because there is no good feedback and don't be tempted by it.
https://www.cryptoemporium.eu/ don't use it because there is no good feedback and don't be tempted by it.
Thanks all for your answers
If you're still interested with crypto marketplace, try Blocknance or OpenBazaar.
I wonder how you found that website in the first place and not OpenBazaar, which is probably what most crypto users remember first.
I wonder how you found that website in the first place and not OpenBazaar, which is probably what most crypto users remember first.
It was among the list of shops that accept crypto. Another shop I am considering using again is shoppycoin.com. I already bought once and the phone was delivered to me in less than a week. No problem at all. But still, I am always looking for feedbacks before i order again:)
Thanks !
@ec02017
I haven't heard about this shop before but I take a look at google for some reviews.
Trust Pilot has 39 reviews, out of 100, 56% is good and 44% bad. The bad rate is too high and it's a no for me.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CryptoEmporium/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CryptoEmporium_
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cryptoemporium/
I hope it helps!
Looks like the positive reviews are one made to balance out the bad ones. Just take a look at all of the positive ones, most of them have a single review (that site), whilst the negative reviews looks like they are talking about Crypto Emporium being an old exchange and scamming an old community coin for 0.5 BTC. Possible old exchange turned into scam marketplace?I haven't heard about this shop before but I take a look at google for some reviews.
Trust Pilot has 39 reviews, out of 100, 56% is good and 44% bad. The bad rate is too high and it's a no for me.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CryptoEmporium/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CryptoEmporium_
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cryptoemporium/
I hope it helps!
WhoisGuard should not be considered as a measure to label a platform as good or bad because WhoisGuard is used to protect spams from telemarketers afaik. I have 9 domains and I use WhoisGuard in all and my hosting service provider gives me for free. Once I started to get spammy emails for an hour even my WhoisGuard was active and then I contacted the support of my hosting company for an explanation and they couldn't answer. But after 1 hour if I remember correctly it was back to normal.
Yep, I agree. A lot of people keep these hidden just for better privacy, nothing wrong with keeping your private emails and names safe . 
If you're still interested with crypto marketplace, try Blocknance or OpenBazaar.
I vouch for this website. The only problem was the goods available there is very limited compared to other online shopping store like Amazon and Ebay. I'm still not comfortable to used crypto as payment in buying online goods because it has no refund feature unlike Paypal and other payment method. I usually convert my BTC to Paypal then buy goods online. Using paypal on buying is less hassle and risk free because you can dispute payment if ever somethings wrong about the goods that you bought.
If you're still interested with crypto marketplace, try Blocknance or OpenBazaar.
I wonder how you found that website in the first place and not OpenBazaar, which is probably what most crypto users remember first.
I wonder how you found that website in the first place and not OpenBazaar, which is probably what most crypto users remember first.
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