I tried (and failed) to order SN from DMC tonight. I live on the East Coast US. I will update this thread with my progress and how long it takes.

[asiht]

As of today (November 19, 2024) it's $70 for 100g, with $30 shipping.
Also I emailed them a few days ago asking about what was the best way to pay since it seems there are reports in other threads of them having payment issues.
Here's the response I got:

our PayPal account for receiving payments is currently blocked. But please don't worry. Go ahead and place your order, and consider using the payment method listed first on the list. I've tried to explain as clearly as possible, but if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Upon checkout, it's asking for my email address, first & last name, phone (optional), address.

There's only one shipping method. "Express". It says this: Estimated arrival on: Tuesday, Nov 26 — Sunday, Dec 1. Priority boarding for your order. Departure from Ukraine on the same day.

There are a bunch of payment methods listed, but the top one says "An unconventional but 100% effective payment method.". I went ahead and "ordered", but now it is awaiting payment. To pay, it's taking me to a Russian airbnb site (You can change it to English)
I booked the earliest available date. I'm a little skeeved out because it's $110 instead of $100, and there's also a $16 Airbnb service fee. But also like many of us, I'm trying to get this shit while you still can. The total is gonna be "$125.53".

Also DMC leaves some explicit instructions about putting ONLY your first and last name into the Airbnb "message to host" area, and says this will "significantly speed up the processing of your order".

The first time I tried to pay, I entered my credit card info, pressed "Request to book", it popped an error message. I turned off my VPN and it still popped an error. The error was "Something went wrong! Please contact customer support for assistance".

I tried Google Pay and it still popped an error. (With my VPN off). (Same error)

Finally I tried Paypal and it said "This payment method Braintree Paypal cannot be used to complete this payment. Please use a credit card or debit card instead."

After re-trying all three payment options, I still can't get it to go through. I'm going to email DMC and see what they suggest.

I will keep this thread updated with any progress. I hope that this will help someone else. We gotta keep each other informed.

Just sent this email to DMC:

Hi. I tried ordering through the "payment method first on the list". I tried paying with credit card and google pay, and I got this error message: "Something went wrong! Please contact customer support for assistance". When I tried to pay with paypal, I got this error message: "This payment method Braintree Paypal cannot be used to complete this payment. Please use a credit card or debit card instead.".

Do you know what is wrong or how to fix it?

Thanks

 

[lacustra]

So, has the amount been deducted from your credit card?

 

[asiht]

So, has the amount been deducted from your credit card?

Good call. I think DMC has to accept it before it deducts anything. There actually is a couple of things on my bank site that looks like this:

​	Point of Sale Authorization ​ AIRBNB SAN FRANCISCOCA ​

Good call. I think DMC has to accept it before it deducts anything. There actually is a couple of things on my bank site that looks like this:

​	Point of Sale Authorization ​ AIRBNB SAN FRANCISCOCA​

There's one for the paypal attempt too. I guess I'll wait for a response back from DMC to see if they got the right request

 

[lacustra]

Good call. I think DMC has to accept it before it deducts anything. There actually is a couple of things on my bank site that looks like this:

​	Point of Sale Authorization ​ AIRBNB SAN FRANCISCOCA​

There's one for the paypal attempt too. I guess I'll wait for a response back from DMC to see if they got the right request

Yes, that sounds like a good idea. If nothing pans out, you can perhaps try the Binance option. It's simple and works seamlessly.

 

[asiht]

Won't be surprised if my bank freezes my card tomorrow

 

[asiht]

Update: It took a day and a half, but DMC emailed me back. They said:

Good day. Yes, I see that you have regular problems with payment. I recommend using the service Western Union or MoneyGram. I think in your area there are shops or offices that accept money transfers. I think with the help of Western Union or MoneyGram for cash, you can make a payment

Honestly I'm still deciding if I'm gonna do it. I'm starting to feel kind of sketched out like this is a scam. But I'll keep the thread updated either way.

Edit: I went ahead and went on the Western Union website to see how it processed payment. It looks like the receiver can receive it three different ways. So I sent another email to DMC:

OK. When I go to the Western Union website, it asks me how you want to receive the payment.

The options are: Cash pickup, Bank Account, Debit or Credit card.

Which would you prefer?

Thanks

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Will keep ya updated!

 

[asiht]

DMC responded with:

Choose the first option, get cash at a Western Union point

I don't really understand what this means. They really didn't answer my question. I'm getting frustrated. I'm going to sit on it for a day or so and see how I'm feeling tomorrow and see if I want to mess with emailing them back for clarification.

 

[lacustra]

DMC responded with:



I don't really understand what this means. They really didn't answer my question. I'm getting frustrated. I'm going to sit on it for a day or so and see how I'm feeling tomorrow and see if I want to mess with emailing them back for clarification.

Why not try Airbnb or binance?

 

[reyonrays]

It's not a scam, and the delivery date is not accurate, it takes way longer, approx. 2 weeks or longer, you have to let DMC know via whatsapp that you made the payment and send the proof, so the status can be changed, i had to let him know and give the proof.

I dont know how the whole airbnb thing works, but i payed with transfergo, maybe choose a method thats easier.

Using tg, i had to deposit money to my account in tg, and then deposit to DMC mastercard from there, i took 2 days for the whole proccess, if you have a visa it takes just a day, just make sure to let him know via whatsapp :)

also use western union, sounds easier.

 

[lacustra]

DMC responded with:



I don't really understand what this means. They really didn't answer my question. I'm getting frustrated. I'm going to sit on it for a day or so and see how I'm feeling tomorrow and see if I want to mess with emailing them back for clarification.

Cash pickup means western union point obv

 

[asiht]

Why not try Airbnb or binance?

Airbnb was the method that I tried first and failed.

 

[nihilistic_dragon]

DMC responded with:



I don't really understand what this means. They really didn't answer my question. I'm getting frustrated. I'm going to sit on it for a day or so and see how I'm feeling tomorrow and see if I want to mess with emailing them back for clarification.

Not sure what is unclear here? You asked what option DMC prefers, and they said they prefer the first option which is cash pickup.

 

[asiht]

Not sure what is unclear here? You asked what option DMC prefers, and they said they prefer the first option which is cash pickup.

Oh. For some reason I thought they were still talking about the first payment option on the website. Do you think it's OK if I just use the Western Union website, or they want me to go to a Western Union place in person?

 

[lacustra]

Oh. For some reason I thought they were still talking about the first payment option on the website. Do you think it's OK if I just use the Western Union website, or they want me to go to a Western Union place in person?

He offered to go to a western union place. You don't have to.

 

[nihilistic_dragon]

Oh. For some reason I thought they were still talking about the first payment option on the website. Do you think it's OK if I just use the Western Union website, or they want me to go to a Western Union place in person?

Cash pick up means DMC will have to go to a Western Union and pick up cash in person. It doesn't matter if you go in person or do it online. He will have to go pick it up as long as you choose "cash pickup" when you send the money.

 

[asiht]

Thanks for the clarification, y'all.
I went to the Western Union website, but it wants the receivers first, middle, and last name. So I wrote to DMC:

OK. What is your first, middle, and last name? Western Union is asking me this. This is what it looks like:

 

[asiht]

DMC's response:

The procedure for sending payments via Western Union typically includes the following steps:
1. Choose the sending method: You can send money online, through the mobile app, or at a Western Union office.
2. Fill out the form: Provide the recipient's information, including their first name, last name, and country.
3. Select the payment method: Choose how you want to pay (bank transfer, credit card, or cash).
4. Confirm the sending: Check the entered information and confirm the sending. You will be given a unique tracking number (MTCN).
5. Notify the recipient:
Inform the recipient of the tracking number to pick up the money.

(Here he put his name and the IBAN number. I'm taking it out for privacy reasons)

After making the payment, please be sure to send me a screenshot clearly showing the MTCN number, the amount, and the currency in which you sent the payment. This will expedite the processing of your order.
You can send the screenshot via email or WhatsApp

 

[SSJ88]

Update: It took a day and a half, but DMC emailed me back. They said:



Honestly I'm still deciding if I'm gonna do it. I'm starting to feel kind of sketched out like this is a scam. But I'll keep the thread updated either way.

Edit: I went ahead and went on the Western Union website to see how it processed payment. It looks like the receiver can receive it three different ways. So I sent another email to DMC:

OK. When I go to the Western Union website, it asks me how you want to receive the payment.

The options are: Cash pickup, Bank Account, Debit or Credit card.

Which would you prefer?

Thanks

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Will keep ya updated!

Its a scam…

 

[BlizzardSnow]

Its a scam…

Im pretty sure its not, i used it and though it didnt work for me I didnt lose any money from it either, and dmc is a trusted source so...

 

[a time in time]

Not sure what is unclear here? You asked what option DMC prefers, and they said they prefer the first option which is cash pickup.

I may have finally found DMC source.....not sure how to phrase or ask someone here due to the sensitivity of the issue but here goes....

I believe all the clues fit but specifically is there a WhatsApp number (first # is 3, last is a 9)at the top & bottom of the page and 2 sizes to order....like 100g and 200g?

 

[glassbottom]

I used a credit card with air b&b and didn't have any issues.

 

[BlizzardSnow]

I may have finally found DMC source.....not sure how to phrase or ask someone here due to the sensitivity of the issue but here goes....

I believe all the clues fit but specifically is there a WhatsApp number (first # is 3, last is a 9)at the top & bottom of the page and 2 sizes to order....like 100g and 200g?

you're right, i think, and you have to get off google to find it, right?

 

[a time in time]

you're right, i think, and you have to get off google to find it, right?

correct....the y browser and i turned off the search filters...i still almost missed it though...I think I saw someone mention they got a package that had BASF on it so then I had to backtrack a bit to find it....

 

[highnoon52]

As of today (November 19, 2024) it's $70 for 100g, with $30 shipping.
Also I emailed them a few days ago asking about what was the best way to pay since it seems there are reports in other threads of them having payment issues.
Here's the response I got:



Upon checkout, it's asking for my email address, first & last name, phone (optional), address.

There's only one shipping method. "Express". It says this: Estimated arrival on: Tuesday, Nov 26 — Sunday, Dec 1. Priority boarding for your order. Departure from Ukraine on the same day.

There are a bunch of payment methods listed, but the top one says "An unconventional but 100% effective payment method.". I went ahead and "ordered", but now it is awaiting payment. To pay, it's taking me to a Russian airbnb site (You can change it to English)
I booked the earliest available date. I'm a little skeeved out because it's $110 instead of $100, and there's also a $16 Airbnb service fee. But also like many of us, I'm trying to get this shit while you still can. The total is gonna be "$125.53".

Also DMC leaves some explicit instructions about putting ONLY your first and last name into the Airbnb "message to host" area, and says this will "significantly speed up the processing of your order".

The first time I tried to pay, I entered my credit card info, pressed "Request to book", it popped an error message. I turned off my VPN and it still popped an error. The error was "Something went wrong! Please contact customer support for assistance".

I tried Google Pay and it still popped an error. (With my VPN off). (Same error)

Finally I tried Paypal and it said "This payment method Braintree Paypal cannot be used to complete this payment. Please use a credit card or debit card instead."

After re-trying all three payment options, I still can't get it to go through. I'm going to email DMC and see what they suggest.

I will keep this thread updated with any progress. I hope that this will help someone else. We gotta keep each other informed.

Just sent this email to DMC:

I am new here - please can someone tell me what the difference is between SN and curing salt (6 per cent SN) - the foirmer is hard to find, the latter easy - thanks!

 

[j1nxxb0yjj4ke]

I may have finally found DMC source.....not sure how to phrase or ask someone here due to the sensitivity of the issue but here goes....

I believe all the clues fit but specifically is there a WhatsApp number (first # is 3, last is a 9)at the top & bottom of the page and 2 sizes to order....like 100g and 200g?

should be!

 

[been__ready]

Hello all,

I wanted to confirm that I also used the Airbnb payment option and it went through. Date has been set for shipping..

And the Airbnb booking is confirmed in my app.

DMC responded quickly - I wanted to confirm by phone/email before booking.. in his response to me he sent a different Airbnb listing than what was listed on the site. Anyone else experience this?

Small tip that helped me - you may need to change the url to Airbnb.com on the listing itself to change the language to English.

Hope this helps.

 

[asiht]

I tried to pay through Westernunion.com last night but I had a problem. [Damn, it's like the universe is making sure I'm really ready to do this]
Tonight I was able to send the $ to DMC. I sent them an email with the MTCN (Western Union Tracking Number) and a screenshot of the amount sent.

Hopefully I'll get a tracking number soon.

I spent more than half the day at work today thinking about how I'm pretty sure it will be a good idea to CTB within the next 5 or so weeks. Hopefully it gets here before then. I don't want to have to fill up a backpack full of rocks and jump off a railroad bridge into a river, but I will if I have to.

 

[theolivanderroach]

I tried to pay through Westernunion.com last night but I had a problem. [Damn, it's like the universe is making sure I'm really ready to do this]

I'm glad you were finally able to send the money. It took me weeks from initially placing the order to finally get the money sent because of issues with the payment options. I also felt like it was the universe making sure I was ready

 

[blak73]

I used the Air b n b option and had no trouble? I just made the booking, entered my details. A couple of days later my "host " accepted my booking and took payment. Now I have been notified a few days later that the goods are on their way via an Apple wallet tracking log that gets sent to you to watch.

 

[asiht]

A day and a half after I sent my Western Union $ to DMC and I haven't received any confirmation from them. Not impressed.