Advanced Guide
WeTheNorth Market Vendor Guide
Complete guide to becoming a vendor on WeTheNorth: requirements, bond, security, product listings, shipping best practices, and reputation management.
Vendor Requirements
To become a vendor on WeTheNorth Market, you must meet these requirements:
💰 Vendor Bond
Pay vendor bond (estimated $100-500 in BTC/XMR). Bond is refundable if you leave in good standing.
🔐 Mandatory 2FA
Enable two-factor authentication (PGP-based or TOTP). No exceptions.
🔑 PGP Encryption
Must use PGP encryption for all communications. Public key displayed on profile.
📋 Vendor Application
Submit application explaining experience, product types, shipping capabilities, and business plan.
Creating Effective Product Listings
Listing Best Practices:
- Clear Titles: Include product name, quantity, and origin (e.g., "Premium Cannabis - 3.5g - BC, Canada")
- Detailed Descriptions: Describe product quality, strain info, purity, effects, and safety information
- High-Quality Photos: Multiple angles, good lighting, anonymized background
- Accurate Pricing: Research competitor pricing, factor in shipping and marketplace fees
- Shipping Options: Offer tracked and untracked shipping, clearly state delivery times
- Stock Management: Update quantities regularly to avoid overselling
Shipping & Operational Security
🚚 Shipping Best Practices:
- Use vacuum-sealed packaging for odorous products
- Mylar bags prevent X-ray scanning
- Decoy packaging (books, electronics boxes) for camouflage
- Drop packages at different locations, never from home address
- Wear gloves during packaging to avoid fingerprints
- Use fake return addresses
Legal Risk: Vending on darknet markets carries significant legal risks including trafficking charges, asset forfeiture, and imprisonment. This guide is for educational purposes only.
Building Vendor Reputation
Reputation is everything on darknet markets. Build trust through:
- Consistent Quality: Never send inferior products
- Accurate Listings: Product matches description exactly
- Fast Shipping: Ship within 24 hours of order placement
- Professional Communication: Respond to messages within 24 hours, use PGP
- Dispute Resolution: Work with buyers to resolve issues before admin intervention
- Bonus Grams: Slightly overweight packages build loyalty
WeTheNorth Vendor Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | When Charged |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Bond | $100-500 (estimated) | One-time upon registration |
| Commission | ~4-5% (estimated) | Per finalized sale |
| Listing Fee | None | N/A |
Note: WeTheNorth has lower fees than most global markets (Abacus: 5-8%, TorZon: 6-10%)