TorZon Buyer Guide
Complete guide to purchasing safely on TorZon Market. Learn how to verify vendors, use escrow protection, and protect your privacy.
Before Your First Purchase
Create Account
Register with a unique username and strong password. Never reuse credentials from other sites.
Set Up PGP
Configure PGP encryption for secure vendor communication. See our PGP tutorial.
Fund Wallet
Deposit Bitcoin or Monero to your TorZon wallet. Monero recommended for privacy.
Step-by-Step Buying Process
Find Your Product
Browse TorZon's 21,500+ listings using search and filters. Check product descriptions, photos, and shipping options carefully.
Verify the Vendor
Check vendor ratings, reviews, and transaction history. Look for verified vendors with imported reputation from AlphaBay or Abacus.
Place Your Order
Add to cart, provide encrypted shipping address (PGP), and complete payment. Funds go to escrow - not directly to vendor.
Wait for Delivery
Track your order status. Shipping times vary by vendor and location. Be patient - domestic orders typically arrive within 3-7 days.
Finalize & Review
Once received, finalize the order to release escrow funds to vendor. Leave honest feedback to help other buyers.
Understanding Escrow Protection
TorZon uses multisignature escrow requiring 2-of-3 signatures (buyer, vendor, marketplace) to release funds. This protects both parties in every transaction.
Funds Secured
Your payment is held in escrow until you confirm receipt
Dispute Resolution
Open disputes if orders don't arrive or don't match description
Refund Protection
Get refunds for non-delivery or fraudulent listings
Never Finalize Early (FE)
Never release escrow funds before receiving your order. Vendors who pressure for early finalization may be scammers. Always use escrow protection.
How to Verify Vendors
Green Flags
- High rating (4.5+ stars)
- Many completed transactions
- Verified/imported reputation
- Detailed product descriptions
- Responds to messages quickly
- Uses PGP for communication
Red Flags
- New account with no history
- Requests early finalization
- Prices too good to be true
- Poor or missing product photos
- Recent negative reviews
- Refuses to use PGP
Shipping Address Security
Best Practices
- Always PGP encrypt your address
- Use your real name for delivery
- Consider PO boxes or drop locations
- Never sign for packages
Avoid These Mistakes
- Never use fake names
- Don't ship to work addresses
- Avoid obvious fake addresses
- Never share unencrypted address
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