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How to Check a Seller Before You Buy: 5-Minute Routine

Updated 2026-10-01 · 2 min read

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You cannot verify a seller perfectly, but a short routine filters out most avoidable problems. It takes about five minutes and works on any marketplace.

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Topic: Seller checks
Time needed: About 5 minutes
Main risk: Off-platform deals
Tip: Start small

Minute one: read the offer closely

Check the product, region, server or league, delivery method and delivery time. Vague listings are harder to dispute and easier to misread.

Compare the price against several other offers. A price far below the rest is a warning, not a bargain.

Minutes two and three: look at the seller

Look at how long they have been selling and their order history on the platform. Newer sellers are not automatically bad, but they deserve a smaller first order.

Read feedback for patterns, such as repeated complaints about the same problem, rather than counting stars alone.

Minutes four and five: test the conversation

Ask one simple question about the offer in the order chat. Clear answers are a good sign; evasive or copy-pasted replies are not.

Never move to another app, and never share credentials. If the seller pushes for either, walk away.

Risks to understand

A good history does not remove risk. Accounts can be taken over or sold.
Feedback can be misleading. Use it as one signal among several.
Terms-of-service risk remains whichever seller you choose.

Ready to compare? Prices and availability change often, so see what is listed right now, then run through the checklist above before you pay.

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FAQ

Is a new seller always risky?

Not always, but it is sensible to start with a small order.

How many offers should I compare?

At least three, so you can see what a typical price and delivery method look like.

What is the biggest red flag?

A request to pay or chat off the platform, or to share your password or login codes.

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