How many of you still trust random account sellers after the last 2 years?

Looking at the market the last couple of years and it’s wild how many sellers just vanish after a ban wave.Client spends money, account dies, seller stops answering. Classic.I’m not talking about the obvious scammers. Even some of the “reputable” mid-tier guys seem to disappear when things get hot.For those of you who still buy accounts regularly — how do you filter sellers these days?
Do you only stick with people who have been around for years, or do you still take chances on newer ones if the price is right?Just trying to understand what the average experienced buyer is doing in 2026 to avoid the constant headache.Drop your approach if you’re comfortable sharing.

Quality is an investment, if the old seller just delivers what it says without the headache and hastle, while also trying to genuinely help out when an issue happens, I'll still go for them. I don't like to be the beta tester if I'm spending my money. If the price is too cheap it still won't matter as it'll come back later on to bite

There is no reason why we shouldn't place our trust in them, as the market always consists of all kinds of people.

Time in the market is a weaker filter than it looks, because a ban wave takes out the honest seller's stock as well. Both kinds go quiet at the same moment, and only one of them is choosing to.

What separates them is what they put in writing before money moves. A replacement window with a number on it, a plain definition of what counts as a valid claim, and how the handover works, meaning whether anything stays on their side after you receive it. Those three are cheap to ask and the answer sorts people faster than reputation does, since anyone who won't name a window has already told you what happens when the next wave lands.

Newer sellers aren't the risk on their own, and neither is a low price. A newer seller who commits in writing is easier to hold to it than an old name who commits to nothing, so the price only tells you what a claim will cost you to lose.

Best,
Floqal

for me, longevity is a factor, but it’s definitely not enough on its own. I care more about whether a seller has a consistent track record, clear communication, and a history of actually resolving issues when something goes wrong.
I’m also much more cautious with sellers who suddenly start pushing huge discounts or creating urgency. A slightly higher price is usually worth it if it means fewer headaches later. Basically, I’d rather build a relationship with a few reliable sellers than keep gambling on whoever has the cheapest offer that

a seller’s track record matters more than a low price when accounts can disappear overnight

The capital market is diverse, comprising many different types of people, so we can certainly place our trust in them.