How to get a hardware wallet in a bitcoin banned country?

[Jating]

Since the failure of centralized exchange (CEX) adoption, those holding cryptocurrencies have been far more concerned about storing cryptocurrencies on centralized exchanges. I am one of the many holders in this regard. I store all my cryptocurrencies in Binance and Kucoin centralized exchanges, not in any other wallets.  I know keeping cryptocurrency in an online wallet is the same thing as keeping money in someone else's pocket.  But I don't know what to do, especially since cryptocurrency is completely illegal in my country, I can't share any steps directly with anyone.  Especially if he gets involved in legal trouble in my country, his life will end completely.  In this case I am looking for suggestions from senior members on how to get a hardware wallet completely hidden from the public eye.  Hardware wallets are commercially available here and there in other countries but hardware wallets are not commercially available in our country.  So can you give me a proper suggestion on how I can purchase a hardware wallet completely safely.

Possible to look for local sellers? at least trusted one before you buy a hardware for you. How about Amazon though?

And in any case, maybe you can read this one, https://www.ledger.com/academy/buying-a-ledger-from-a-third-party

Specially on how to spot a tampered Ledger or any hardware wallet. I will also refer you to this board if you have like technical questions,

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=261.0.

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[DanWalker]

You are in a difficult situation and if I'd put myself in this situation, I would rather not buy a hardware wallet but just install a Bitcoin wallet on your computer and store coins there. I wouldn't try ordering from outside will be risky.

If we live in a country where bitcoin is banned, then really don't risk buying a cold wallet it's pretty risky, and we have many safe solutions like a cold wallet. In OP's case, I will buy an old computer and will use it only to store my bitcoins, not for any work, and of course, it will always be offline. I think a computer with no internet connection and only used to store bitcoins is as safe as a cold wallet.

I'm surprised though that Binance and Kucoin allowed you to have an account. I'm assuming you use VPN?

As long as you use a VPN, you can access any exchange you want, it shouldn't be too difficult.

[suzanne5223]

The Customs duty is to prevent the inbound international packages and mail of substances that are against the country’s laws, regulations, and policies.
The chance of you buying the hardware wallet yourself is slim and I will suggest you get a reliable neighboring country person to purchase the hard wallet for you, and then travel personally to collect it or you buy it yourself when you travel out of the country but you still need to be careful when coming back home at the checkpoint.

[rdbase]

OP where are you from? I am from Nigeria and I don't use services like DHL to get my ordered packages because they go through your goods, there are other shipping companies out there that delivers to your doorstep, and nobody will know what you order for.

If you are too scared then use offline wallets, I believe they can still be generated, Electrum wallet is also a very good choice.

Now after seeing this dilemma discussed about banning bitcoin in certain countries lately, I do remember reading about how Nigeria's government wants an outright ban of bitcoin and all cryptocurrencies in their country.
I didn't know if it was just the banks they wanted to ban it's use or the entire usage which would include the receiving of parcels containing any device that gives the owner the use to transact anything to do with cryptocurrency.
Rather just use a laptop with a solid wallet just as you have suggested in Electrum or Exodus.