Maybe a Bitcoin dev can host an escrow service again. They seem to be preoccupied, though.

Clearcoin was a reputable escrow, but they closed up.

MtGox should probably host a site like that, since they seem to be the most trusted Bitcoin-related entity.

The project could also benefit from a market forum with the same ID requirements to sell as MtGox requires for large transactions, to add accountability. Buyers wouldn't need ID, since they're the vulnerable party and are shouldering all the risk during a transaction.

Spending BTC on goods from an unknown merchant is risky without escrow.

One might incorrectly assume that low-ticket items are less of a scam target, but there is so little consequence that thieves will think nothing of taking your pocket change.

I lost 2 BTC to him. Scammers can be so petty.

Paypal is looking outright tame compared to this fraud rate.

Please make the rate competitive, versus buying it directly. I'll send first if you have some reputation.

Try "solder alloy", which is a half-truth, since silver is often used for that.

The insurance figure will be a bigger draw to the package than the name, most likely.

Viera's profile says he's around; maybe the low BTC exchange rate scared him from posting / replying.

I bought all kinds of iPhone repair parts from them, which arrived in a week.

Good vendor.

Can the Paxum prepaid card be loaded by an online bill payment?

How much for just a timeshare?

Hello, I've frequented freenode's #bitcoin and related channels for about two months, and just recently felt the need to post in the bitcointalk forum. Please allow me to bypass the 4 hour restriction.