Choosing Sellers

Updated January 22, 2026

This article helps you pick a reliable seller and avoid common mistakes before you pay. Use it whenever multiple offers look similar and you need a quick way to compare trust, risk, and delivery expectations.

When this applies

  • You see multiple sellers offering the “same” product or service.

  • You’re buying higher-risk categories (especially accounts) or placing a high-value order.

  • You want to reduce the chance of delays, partial delivery, or disputes.

How to choose a seller (practical steps)

  1. Confirm you’re comparing the same thing.

    • Match the same game/category, region/platform, and delivery method.

    • For currencies, compare the price per unit (units can represent 100K / 1M, etc.).

    • Read the offer requirements (what info you must provide, delivery time, restrictions).

  2. Check seller trust signals (don’t rely on one metric).

    • Community rating (1–5) is not a simple average; it considers factors like recent reviews and dispute professionalism.

    • Community labels (e.g., “Quick to Reply”) are selected by buyers after completed trades.

    • Trending sellers indicate top sales in a specific game/category and are shown with distinct (colored) star ratings on product cards.

  3. Sanity-check the offer and the seller’s behavior.

    • If the price is far below the market, assume there’s a catch and re-check the details (unit size, restrictions, delivery method).

    • Prefer clear, specific delivery instructions and sellers who communicate professionally in chat.

  4. Keep the trade protected.

    • Keep all communication on igitems. Avoid Discord/WhatsApp/email for delivery or negotiation as this would forfeit the protection offered by igitems.

    • Do not confirm delivery until you have the exact product/service in full.

    • If anything is late, missing, partial, or not as described: open a dispute from the order page.

Key points

  • Ratings help, but evidence wins: screenshots of the offer details and the chat are valuable if you need a dispute.

  • High-value orders may require verification (often around $400+ or when risk is detected). Completing it early avoids delays.

  • Off-platform contact reduces protection: external chats may not be accepted for resolving disputes/Guarantee claims.

Do / Don’t

  • Do: compare offers using the same unit/quantity rules and read requirements before paying.

  • Do: use seller ratings + labels + offer clarity together (not just the cheapest price).

  • Do: open a dispute quickly if something is wrong, and escalate after ~24 hours if unresolved.

  • Don’t: confirm delivery early or close a dispute before the issue is fully resolved.

  • Don’t: move delivery or negotiation to external platforms.

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