Setting Expectations: Research is Everything
Hey OG's!
We’ve been getting a lot of questions that are already answered in the wiki guides, so this is a reminder to take full advantage of the resources we’ve worked hard to put together. Click here to access the Beginner Wiki
We also want to set some expectations for using this sub, as this is very different from your usual experience. It’s important to come in with the right mindset, do your research, and take your time.
Research Is Everything
The most important part of buying reps is research. Let me say it again: research is everything. If you’re not ready to take your time and really educate yourself, this might not be the right space for you. These are dark-market items, not something you can treat like a quick Amazon purchase.
Take your time. Read the guides in the wiki. Study reviews. Look at comparison photos. Learn about the sellers and the quality of the item you’re after. This isn’t something you can rush. If you skip this step, you’ll probably end up disappointed, and at the end of the day, that’s on you.
You have two options:
- Do the research, take your time, and make an informed decision.
Or
- rush into it, skip the research, and learn the hard way.
There’s no third option. No one is going to do this for you. If you’re not willing to put in the effort upfront, you’re taking unnecessary risks.
Use the Resources Available
The guides in the wiki, our FAQ, and the No Stupid Questions thread exist for a reason. Use them. Most of the questions you might have are already answered there. And if they’re not, it’s probably been asked in the Daily Repchat. Use the search bar within the sub, it will pull up relevant comments from past Daily Repchat discussions that pertain to your search. Odds are, the information you need is already available.
This isn’t something you can breeze through in an afternoon. Slow down, do your research, and don’t make any decisions until you feel confident in what you’re doing.
This community is here to share knowledge, but ultimately, it’s on you to put in the work. Take your time. Research like your decision depends on it, because it absolutely does.
We’re here to support you, so don’t be afraid to ask thoughtful questions after you’ve done your homework. This is a great space to learn, share, and grow. Happy researching queens, we can’t wait to see your amazing rep finds!
A Quick Note About the Dark Market
Reps exist in what’s referred to as the dark market. This means these items are not authorized or regulated by the original brands, and their production and sale are technically illegal. It’s important to understand this context when exploring the rep world.
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