Vendor Bond System Expanded — Risk-Adjusted Tiers Now Live
Updated bond tiers applied across all product categories with risk-adjusted pricing. New four-tier graduated structure improves marketplace safety floor.
The vendor bond system has been expanded and restructured with risk-adjusted tiers across all product categories. This graduated structure more precisely calibrates the financial commitment required based on each listing category's risk profile.
Why Bonds Work
A vendor bond is a non-refundable deposit paid upon registration. A scammer who posts a bond, fraudulently completes a few transactions, and attempts to disappear faces loss of their entire bond, permanent negative feedback, and blacklisting. In most cases, expected fraudulent profit is less than the bond amount, making honest dealing the economically rational strategy.
New Four-Tier Structure
Tier 1 (lowest risk — digital goods), Tier 2 (moderate risk), Tier 3 (elevated risk — scheduled substances), Tier 4 (highest risk) requiring maximum bond plus enhanced vetting. Existing vendors are grandfathered for 90 days; new registrations apply the updated structure immediately.