How to transact/hire people on here

[RedditDudette]

Hello I have read all the stickies for the newbs but it seems like I have so many deals fall through when it comes to payment.

The majority of the people that I find don't have an established market page but have some feedback.

The deals always seem to fall through even when I am upfront with wanting to use an escrow service, upwork, or fiverr. Am I being unreasonable in asking for these?

How do you guys vet these developers and service providers when they ask for payment upfront and no extensive marketplace posting? Have I been wise to turn all of these down?

 

[PHPInjected]

How do you guys vet these developers and service providers when they ask for payment upfront and no extensive marketplace posting? Have I been wise to turn all of these down?

If their reputation cannot be verified, do not work with them.

We encourage that when you are searching for a freelancer, that you work with those in the marketplace FIRST.

They're more likely to comprise should the deal not work out how you both originally intended.

 

[RedditDudette]

If their reputation cannot be verified, do not work with them.

We encourage that when you are searching for a freelancer, that you work with those in the marketplace FIRST.

They're more likely to comprise should the deal not work out how you both originally intended.

The individual in question has been a member for 5 years, is a jr vip, and has 7 feedbacks over the years. Doesn't feel like enough for me, would you do it?

They demonstrated to a high level that he is well versed in the subject.

 

[Rakzs]

Only go for people with a history of posting about what they're trying to sell you, ideally some posts demonstrating their knowledge on the topic too. If you see people who just spam the same reply under want to buy threads over and over and that's the bulk of their recent posts, then avoid them as much as possible.

Also deal strictly through forum PMs and state everything you want clearly upfront so that if they do mess up you have clear evidence to shitlist them.

 

[davids355]

The individual in question has been a member for 5 years, is a jr vip, and has 7 feedbacks over the years. Doesn't feel like enough for me, would you do it?

They demonstrated to a high level that he is well versed in the subject.

Seems reasonable to me, what more do you want? There will always be risk for both parties when engaging in commercial transactions online but it sounds like you are dealing with someone that has some level of commitment to this forum and their reputation.

If you are dealing in hundreds of dollars or less then id personally be comfortable. If its more than that, maybe you should consider an escrow service.

 

[RedditDudette]

Seems reasonable to me, what more do you want? There will always be risk for both parties when engaging in commercial transactions online but it sounds like you are dealing with someone that has some level of commitment to this forum and their reputation.

If you are dealing in hundreds of dollars or less then id personally be comfortable. If its more than that, maybe you should consider an escrow service.

Yeah its unfortunately multiple thousands.

Seems reasonable to use an escrow company no?

 

[BassTrackerBoats]

Yeah its unfortunately multiple thousands.

Seems reasonable to use an escrow company no?

Didn't support suggest escrow.com to you?

 

[PaintedBlack]

To add my 2 cents, there's a saying - You can't cheat an honest man

You're not unreasonable for asking for escrow, except if you're dealing with a very busy someone who also has a flawless reputation and can do without your business. That's about it.

 

[TechnoTycoon]

I also believe escrow will be a better options here.

 

[davids355]

Yeah its unfortunately multiple thousands.

Seems reasonable to use an escrow company no?

For that, escrow seems fair. Or alternatively milestone payments.

 

[BassTrackerBoats]

For that, escrow seems fair. Or alternatively milestone payments.

Good point, @davids355, milestone payments is a reasonable alternative to escrow.

 

[RedditDudette]

Thank you guys I really appreciate all the input.

 

[BassTrackerBoats]

Thank you guys I really appreciate all the input.

It is a lot of money, I saw the support ticket, don't do anything without making sure you are as safe as one can be please.

 

[projectlegents]

Great pleasure to read the first thread today. It’s always great to see moderators help newbies. Feeling Motivated !

 

[SilverClouds]

The individual in question has been a member for 5 years, is a jr vip, and has 7 feedbacks over the years. Doesn't feel like enough for me, would you do it?

They demonstrated to a high level that he is well versed in the subject.

Uh-oh, I thought they have no feedback...

That much over 5 years? Maybe he didn't have vip and didn't sell services during his first years here?

 

[davids355]

Uh-oh, I thought they have no feedback...

That much over 5 years? Maybe he didn't have vip and didn't sell services during his first years here?

As you said, perhaps they haven’t been upgraded for that long and also, if they’re selling high ticket items maybe they don’t have that many sales - remember feedback is probably given only on a small percentage of transactions anyway.

 

[RedditDudette]

As you said, perhaps they haven’t been upgraded for that long and also, if they’re selling high ticket items maybe they don’t have that many sales - remember feedback is probably given only on a small percentage of transactions anyway.

I mean being a part of this community we know how easy it is to manufacturer all of this stuff. Im literally trying to buy an automation bot from him.

I'm going to browse the dispute section to see if I can get any clarity.

I'll be curious to hear, specially from the mods here, if they've encountered scams from accounts that were maybe bought?

I checked all the people that left him feedback too, 2/7 have activity or profiles that weren't hidden. Do people sell BHW accounts?

 

[Zwielicht]

The individual in question has been a member for 5 years, is a jr vip, and has 7 feedbacks over the years. Doesn't feel like enough for me, would you do it?

They demonstrated to a high level that he is well versed in the subject.

Have they been active over the last 5 years?

There's a difference between a Jr. VIP who has consistently been an active member of the community for 5 years and a Jr. VIP with a 5 year old account who suddenly became active in the last few months. Personally, I wouldn't trust the latter.

 

[RedditDudette]

Have they been active over the last 5 years?

There's a difference between a Jr. VIP who has consistently been an active member of the community for 5 years and a Jr. VIP with a 5 year old account who suddenly became active in the last few months. Personally, I wouldn't trust the latter.

I would classify it as the latter.

I've asked for escrow only.

I appreciate everyone's input on this, thank you.