smolderson_bud
Well-Known Member
NOTE: This thread was not intended to be about 'online privacy' in general, but rather, about getting as much anonymity as possible where the money leaves my account.
i.e. to lessen, as much as reasonably possible, the amount that can be known about who's buying what.
e.g. when I go to a local store and pay cash, done.
Online though, it's a different story.
I know it's never going to be completely private or anonymous, but we try the best we can, and use whatever methods and innovations that seem to help in the right direction.
I also already know about and am looking into a new VPN service. So, this thread is only in relation to banking records, etc...
So, with those thoughts in mind...
What are the best ways of buying things from online retailers without involving one's own, primary banking check card or credit card, etc?
I've considered using Visa Gift Cards or Visa Prepaid Cards (which seem like a better idea, because they can be 'reloaded').
I know there are some fees associated with some of these concepts, and that might deter some from even considering it, but for me, it doesn't really matter very much; especially the relatively low amount of vape-related purchases I will be making online.
Are there other alternatives?
It seems like Bitcoin might be a good idea someday, but doesn't seem to be taking off quite yet.
Of course, I know there will be a strong contingent that just says, "Whatever", but for those of you that do think about this kind of thing...
What do you guys do?
i.e. to lessen, as much as reasonably possible, the amount that can be known about who's buying what.
e.g. when I go to a local store and pay cash, done.
Online though, it's a different story.
I know it's never going to be completely private or anonymous, but we try the best we can, and use whatever methods and innovations that seem to help in the right direction.
I also already know about and am looking into a new VPN service. So, this thread is only in relation to banking records, etc...
So, with those thoughts in mind...
What are the best ways of buying things from online retailers without involving one's own, primary banking check card or credit card, etc?
I've considered using Visa Gift Cards or Visa Prepaid Cards (which seem like a better idea, because they can be 'reloaded').
I know there are some fees associated with some of these concepts, and that might deter some from even considering it, but for me, it doesn't really matter very much; especially the relatively low amount of vape-related purchases I will be making online.
Are there other alternatives?
It seems like Bitcoin might be a good idea someday, but doesn't seem to be taking off quite yet.
Of course, I know there will be a strong contingent that just says, "Whatever", but for those of you that do think about this kind of thing...
What do you guys do?
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