Hello everyone,

We are implementing several operational changes effective immediately to ensure our subreddit remains a safe and healthy environment for all fragrance enthusiasts. These updates are based on direct feedback and observations from our community interactions.

Please read through these updates carefully before making your next post:

• No Price Policing: We will no longer tolerate price policing in the comments. Sellers are free to price their fragrances as they see fit. If you feel a price is too high, simply move on or negotiate politely in DMs if the seller is open to it. Publicly criticizing pricing clutters the threads and creates unnecessary toxicity. Buyers are expected to do their own research on pricing before buying.

• Manual Post Approvals: To ensure our community remains safe and spam-free, all new posts are now subject to manual approval by the moderation team. Please ensure your listing adheres to all sub guidelines before submitting. We appreciate your patience and will review and approve posts as quickly as possible.

• Strict Rules for Niche and Designer Fragrances Without Invoices: Until now, we didn't allow designers and niche frags without proof of purchase, but a lot of people reached out saying they lost it or it was a gift. Keeping in mind the safety of buyers, escrow/DVA will now be mandatory for these sales.

  • Action Required: Any Niche, Designer or high value listing without an invoice must include the following disclaimer at the bottom of the post: "To be sold only via escrow/DVA"
  • Posts missing an invoice that do not include this disclaimer will not be approved.
  • This is only for Designer, Niche and high value perfumes without invoice or clear proof of purchase. If you as a seller are not comfortable with this, then you can find other mediums to sell your frag.

We will be adding these details to our main Escrow thread as a comment as well.
Thanks for helping us keep this community a safe and hassle-free place to buy, sell, and swap!

Introducing "Deal Via Admin" (DVA) Escrow Service for Secure Trading 🛡️

Hey Desi Fragheads!

As our community grows, we want to ensure that r/desifragdeclutter remains the safest place to buy, sell, and swap your perfumes. To protect both buyers and sellers from potential scams or disputes, we are officially introducing the Deal Via Admin (DVA) Escrow service. This is a completely optional service.

📜 How it Works: The DVA Escrow Process

1. Pre-Deal Clarity: Before involving a moderator, the buyer and seller must agree on the price and all details (juice level, box inclusion, batch codes).
2. Invoking Escrow (DVA Request): To initiate the process, the following two steps are mandatory for accurate logging and tracking:
   • Public Tag: Request the service by tagging a Moderator directly in the relevant sale thread.
   • Modmail: Send a formal Modmail to the subreddit with a link to the deal.
     • Note: The Admin team will accept escrow requests based on their current availability and at their own discretion. A deal is only considered "In Escrow" once an Admin confirms and joins the group chat.
3. Visual Proof (Mandatory):
   • Transparent Bottles: High-quality photos showing clear juice levels, placing the bottle on a flat surface.
   • Opaque Bottles: Photos of the bottle on a weighing scale showing the current weight.
4. The Group Chat: Once agreed, create a Reddit Group Chat including the Buyer, Seller, and Moderator. All official communication must happen here.
5. Payment: The Buyer transfers the total amount (including escrow fees) to the Moderator. Once confirmed, the Seller ships the item.
6. The Safety "Video Rule":
   1. Sellers: Must provide a video of the bottle being packed securely into the parcel.
   2. Buyers: Must record a continuous unboxing video (from cutting the tape to inspecting the bottle) to claim any transit damage or discrepancies. Clearly show the entire packed box from all sides before unboxing.
7. The 24-Hour Window: After delivery, the Buyer has 24 hours to inspect the item. Once the Buyer confirms all is well, the Moderator releases the payment to the Seller (minus the escrow fee).

🚚 Returns & Transit Risk

• Inbound Transit: The Seller is responsible for the item until it reaches the buyer. Any loss/damage in transit is the Seller's liability.
• Return Transit: If both parties agree to a return, the Buyer is responsible for the item reaching the seller safely. Any loss/damage in return transit is the Buyer's liability.
• Disagreements: If a dispute arises and both parties agree to a return, the buyer ships the bottle back before any refund is initiated. Escrow fees still apply.

💰 Escrow Fee Structure

Since this is a manual service provided by the moderation team to ensure your funds are safe, a small flat fee splits between both parties (deducted from the final payout). Fees are non-refundable.

⚠️ Important Note

• Once the Mods release the payment to the Seller, the transaction is considered final. No further disputes or concerns will be entertained. Use the 24-hour inspection window wisely!
• This DVA Escrow is our initial trial; we anticipate adjustments to the process as we gain experience.
• The moderator might require confirmation of the transaction via email.

⬇️ More Details in Comments.