Before You Buy
Prerequisites
- ✅ Tor Browser installed and connected
- ✅ Catharsis account with PGP 2FA enabled
- ✅ Monero wallet with funds
- ✅ PGP key pair generated
- ✅ Secure shipping address plan
Finding the Right Vendor
Choosing a trustworthy vendor is crucial. Here's what to look for:
✅ Green Flags
- High rating (95%+)
- Many completed sales
- Detailed product listings
- Responsive communication
- Realistic delivery times
- Active PGP key
❌ Red Flags
- New vendor, no reviews
- Prices too good to be true
- Pressure to finalize early
- Poor communication
- Vague listings
- Recent negative reviews
Placing Your Order
- Select your product and review all details
- Check shipping options and select your region
- Encrypt your shipping address with the vendor's PGP key
- Add to cart and proceed to checkout
- Confirm payment from your market balance
- Save your order number for reference
Always Encrypt Your Address
Your shipping address should ALWAYS be PGP encrypted before sending. This protects you even if the market database is compromised.
After Ordering
- 📊 Monitor your order status through the market
- ⏰ Allow adequate time based on shipping estimates
- 📬 Don't open packages immediately - let them sit for plausible deniability
- ✅ Finalize when satisfied to release payment to vendor
- ⭐ Leave honest feedback to help other buyers
Handling Issues
If something goes wrong:
- Contact the vendor first - most issues can be resolved directly
- Be patient - shipping delays are common
- Document everything - save all communications
- Open a dispute if vendor is unresponsive
- Never finalize until issue is resolved