Topic: Become a verified/approved seller. (Please share your thoughts) - page 2. (Read 2812 times)
Thanks for providing this service. It will really help to weed out the scammers.
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I am offering these services because I think it will greatly benefit the community. If you have ever been ripped off during an internet-based transaction, I am sure you can appreciate knowing that I am working hard to weed out scammers for you. If you are a scammer and you would like to challenge my verification process, I invite you to do so. I have an extensive background in information security and network engineering. This is in no way related to/sanctioned by any forum moderators or administrators. I am offering this verification service on my own accord. Currency exchangers will fall under this umbrella as well.
Are you new to the forum? Would you like to sell your product worry free?
If you would like to become a (lolwut) verified seller, I will be more than happy to run you through the paces.
-You must be able to prove you are the rightful owner of the item you are selling. Guidelines will be set based on type of item and method of distribution.
-If you are not in possession of the item, you must provide a valid explanation and/or documentation for ordering on the customers behalf
(I understand some people dropship from wholesalers. If you are a dropshipper and can prove you have a valid membership to a given wholesaler, that will do just fine). This will hopefully prevent sellers from issuing fraudulent replacement items and using stolen credit cards.
-If you are selling a virtual item (gift codes, downloadable games/accounts, subscription-based service accounts, etc) you must disclose some of the account details and then verify them with me (email or phone verification for example). I am willing to validate all digital goods, including but not limited to directly accessing them myself.
-If you are offering a service (graphic design, programming, etc), I will verify your portfolio and vouch for your level of skill based on my knowledge and understanding of your business area. This is to establish two things. 1) You are the one doing the work. 2) You are not reselling the work of someone else without their consent.
-If you are a currency exchanger, you will be required to provide substantial proof that you can meet the financial needs of any/all transaction sizes up to your maximum capacity. This may include showing past trade history and/or exchange account balances.
-Sellers may provide their #bitcoin-otc username and I will verify that with them. This will certainly make the rest of the verification process a lot easier.
PRIVACY NOTICE: All seller submitted information will be destroyed after verification process is completed. Any logins or digital items will be verified using a private browser session that will purge all data on exit. I can understand that many of you may not want to reveal any personal information about yourself or your business and I will respect your right for privacy. Please keep in mind that if I do not verify your product or service that it may lead to difficulties in completing a sale in the future. I think that most, if not all of the forum members, will be more comfortable in knowing someone is looking out for their own well being.
BUYERS: Don't let yourself get rushed in to a sale that you are not comfortable with. This has happened to all of us at some point. We get so overly excited about the item we are getting or the great price that we overlook the safety and security of the transaction.
NOTES:
If I have used your services or purchased from you already, I will absolutely vouch for you. I cannot guarantee that a verified seller won't wake up one day and decide to rip you off, but I will make it very difficult for them to do so without any repercussions. If you are selling/buying items acquired by fraudulent technique or payment method, I will investigate it to the best of my ability and reveal any/all information related to the transaction(s).
PLEASE SHARE YOUR COMMENTS AND CRITICISM.
I am open to all suggestions and will adapt/modify these guidelines based on the needs of the forum users. If there are any typos, please feel free to correct me.
Are you new to the forum? Would you like to sell your product worry free?
If you would like to become a (lolwut) verified seller, I will be more than happy to run you through the paces.
-You must be able to prove you are the rightful owner of the item you are selling. Guidelines will be set based on type of item and method of distribution.
-If you are not in possession of the item, you must provide a valid explanation and/or documentation for ordering on the customers behalf
(I understand some people dropship from wholesalers. If you are a dropshipper and can prove you have a valid membership to a given wholesaler, that will do just fine). This will hopefully prevent sellers from issuing fraudulent replacement items and using stolen credit cards.
-If you are selling a virtual item (gift codes, downloadable games/accounts, subscription-based service accounts, etc) you must disclose some of the account details and then verify them with me (email or phone verification for example). I am willing to validate all digital goods, including but not limited to directly accessing them myself.
-If you are offering a service (graphic design, programming, etc), I will verify your portfolio and vouch for your level of skill based on my knowledge and understanding of your business area. This is to establish two things. 1) You are the one doing the work. 2) You are not reselling the work of someone else without their consent.
-If you are a currency exchanger, you will be required to provide substantial proof that you can meet the financial needs of any/all transaction sizes up to your maximum capacity. This may include showing past trade history and/or exchange account balances.
-Sellers may provide their #bitcoin-otc username and I will verify that with them. This will certainly make the rest of the verification process a lot easier.
PRIVACY NOTICE: All seller submitted information will be destroyed after verification process is completed. Any logins or digital items will be verified using a private browser session that will purge all data on exit. I can understand that many of you may not want to reveal any personal information about yourself or your business and I will respect your right for privacy. Please keep in mind that if I do not verify your product or service that it may lead to difficulties in completing a sale in the future. I think that most, if not all of the forum members, will be more comfortable in knowing someone is looking out for their own well being.
BUYERS: Don't let yourself get rushed in to a sale that you are not comfortable with. This has happened to all of us at some point. We get so overly excited about the item we are getting or the great price that we overlook the safety and security of the transaction.
NOTES:
If I have used your services or purchased from you already, I will absolutely vouch for you. I cannot guarantee that a verified seller won't wake up one day and decide to rip you off, but I will make it very difficult for them to do so without any repercussions. If you are selling/buying items acquired by fraudulent technique or payment method, I will investigate it to the best of my ability and reveal any/all information related to the transaction(s).
PLEASE SHARE YOUR COMMENTS AND CRITICISM.
I am open to all suggestions and will adapt/modify these guidelines based on the needs of the forum users. If there are any typos, please feel free to correct me.
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