What's the ONE question you ask that separates real vendors from bullshit artists?
I always ask how they handle it if the **stealth packaging** fails or the print quality's obviously off. Real ones give a clear, step-by-step fix — no vague "we'll make it right" crap. The bullshit artists just say "we don't have that issue" or try to dodge.. And watching their **customer service responsiveness** on test emails beforehand has saved me a few times. If they ghost for 3 days before you buy, imagine after.
Honestly, the one that catches them off guard is asking about their **order process** steps for damaged packaging. A bullshit artist gets defensive or dodgy, but a **legit vendor** will lay out the exact protocol like it's nothing. I've also noticed if their **vendor communication** is instant on that, they usually **come through** clean. Helps you figure out who to **pull the trigger on** quick.
I'll compile the best ones into a master list and credit everyone who contributes. No vendor names unless they're public already this is about methodology, not calling people out.