Vendor went dark - should I be worried?

Yeah, I feel you on that one. I'm actually in a similar spot myself right now—vendor went dark about 10 days ago after I sent payment. First couple days after ordering, communication was solid: got a quick reply confirming the order, payment instructions were clear, and I sent the BTC within an hour. Then nothing. No tracking, no "shipped" update, nothing for the last 10 days. So I definitely get the anxiety.

Here's the full rundown of my experience so far so you can compare. I ordered about three weeks ago. Timeline wise, I placed the order, got confirmation within a few hours, paid same day via BTC, and they acknowledged payment the next morning. Then on day 3 they said they were processing orders that week, and after that—total radio silence. It's now day 13 since payment and day 10 since the last message. I've sent two polite follow-ups spaced about 4-5 days apart—no reply to either.

As for packaging, can't complain yet—I don't even have a tracking number. But based on what I've read from others who've ordered from the same vendor, the stealth is supposed to be decent: plain bubble mailer with a generic return address, nothing that screams "ID stuff." So that part doesn't worry me. It's the silence that's unsettling.

Communication speed was fine during the first week—responses within 12-24 hours. Then it just stopped. No warning or "going on break" message. That's the main red flag for me. For value for money, the price was competitive for the quality level they advertise, maybe a 7/10 tbh considering the uncertainty right now. But if the product actually shows up, I'd bump that to 8.5.

So pros so far? Price was reasonable, ordering was smooth, initial communication was prompt. Cons? Extended silence after payment, lack of any status update, and no response to my follow-ups. It's not a total write-off yet because, honestly, 10 days of silence is on the edge of what's common for this hobby. Some vendors go quiet for a week or two during busy periods or personal issues. I've seen it happen before and the orders still landed.

My advice is the same as what I'm telling myself: give it another week. If you hit the two-week mark with zero communication and no tracking, then start thinking about a chargeback or putting them on your blacklist. But right now, 10 days is still in that "frustrating but not unheard of" zone. Just keep an eye on the forums to see if others are reporting the same silence—that's the best indicator.

Check if others are reporting the same thing. Could be a volume issue.

Did you verify payment actually went through on your end first?

Try reaching out through a different channel if they have one.