Instagram isn't a store, AFAIK. My recommendation honestly is not to use any social media ads or any websites that are not explicitly set up as ecommerce platforms with formal buyer and seller protections. Trying to buy stuff on Reddit or Instagram or Snapchat or wherever is basically spraying money out of an open window and hoping that someone throws something good back at you. Maybe in theory it could happen that way but more likely you're going to get fucked every single time.

Why exactly are people shopping on Instagram? As far as I can tell it's only scammers, counterfeiters and dropshippers.

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But he has a bijillion and a half followers. That must mean I can trust him, right?

I think tiktok shop is safe…. Just be careful of who you request samples from.

I've bought 3 items from TikTok shop. I received all of it. I opened a return for 2 items. One they gave me a full refund and I got to keep the item. Second one they charged me for shipping and I was able to send it back

It’s safe all my orders have arrived

Yes it’s safe but always check Amazon for same product as in my experience it’s always cheaper

i’ve bought multiple things and have been fine, i would read reviews and check how many sales they have but i think tiktok is very protective over this sort of thing

Same with facebook. Vast majority of the ads are scams. Warn elderly relatives too.

Amazon too. I found a bag my wife wanted for literally half the price and instead of 6 weeks it was prime shipping.

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TLDR: Instagram has shady sellers. Just use E-bay instead.

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You should absolutely touch bases if you have purchased something already.

I like to ship same day or next day, I know this isn’t possible for some people but they should at least message you to confirm receipt of payment and when it will be shipped.

Instagram shops do have a review system.

I shopped because my cousin’s cousin from the other side runs it and their work was good. They delivered well and became my permanent go to. Now I recommend them to almost everyone I who asks me.

Édit - i think your answer is word of mouth

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Idk man, you must be like way smarter than everyone else or something. Congrats

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Is the price too good to be true?

Ask them to video call and show

Nope don't do it you'll get scammed �� (Also grow the following yourself, any followers are most likely bots)

Depends on what you are trying to achieve. If you get an account with over 10k for the purpose of flipping it to a business insta account, and using the swipe up function for your posts/ads then sure.

On the other hand, if you looking at buying accounts.. to leverage as a starter... Might not be a great idea..

What I would do (as I currently do) is create your own or buy some aged accounts, and follow/unfollow and engage with direct message using a simple message with the purpose of having them follow your main, to introduce who you are, and to also offer a freebie (they can get said freebie on the main account)

That will definitely help drive REAL accounts to your main, filter out the crap, while keeping your engagement ratio on your main high.

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You end up with lots of bots and people who don't care about your content..avoid

I do not recommend this at all, besides the fact that you will most likely be scammed, most pages that are sold are inactive or almost impossible to grow, especially if you’re not familiar with the niche you’re planning to buy into.

Besides that, re-selling is a pain in the ass

As quickly using Google Search, there are many revealed cheap services you can buy to use Instagram followers. You can just buy followers for 6$ for 500 followers and 10$ for 1000 followers but the question is, is it safe? I don’t think it is safe it is because it does violates the Terms and Conditions through buying followers. You can get easily banned and you are avoided by purchasing high quality followers from a reputable vendor. The problem also in buying followers in Instagram is that your followers are real people but engagement is still unlike. It is a risky investment because you can’t guarantee that these accounts will follow you back.

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I’m pretty sure it’s not allowed, but you’ll probably be good. Just be careful, there are a lot of people out there trying to scam

I only get my stuff on IG or telegram pages. I’ve prob met up with about 10+ pages and everyone has been sound with good quality stuff:)

Some people are legit. Anyone that hasn't been around already with an established reputation I wouldn't trust though. Basically if you don't know them already you are pretty much out of luck

If they follow more people than they have following them, their story's are usually screenshots of other people stories aswell.. Annoying af

I was once desperate staying in Dublin for 2 weeks and I didn’t know anyone I could get stuff off so I went on fb and had heard about this page that someone I knew had gotten stuff off before. This was during the height of covid so it was very sketch as it was just being out and about lol but it was grand. I was skeptical because I was buying an oz but it went so smooth. The stuff was lovely and the 2 fellas I met were lovely. Obviously I was scared being a woman and meeting two strange guys but I met them on a public street and it was a quick painless transaction. I got straight in a taxi back to where I was staying and enjoyed my smoke. Don’t even know what page it was now cause it’s been so long but it was my only interaction with that kinda thing and it was super positive!

In my experience they’re all grand, as long as you arrange to meet them in a publicish place and you don’t send them money beforehand.

Also don’t believe a word from all the sellers currently in your Reddit dms because of this post