ARES Mirrors

Mirror 1 http://ngmciftt7go62wdx7q5gxio3k3ncwphdw7wtg2ueiogwoa5u4jeaezad.onion
Mirror 2 http://sn2sfdqay6cxzt0pslaxa36ciolhoowe6a5xug6wlm6ek7nmeiujgvax.onion

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I add funds to my account?

Ares is a fully wallet-less market, so you don't deposit funds here.
Instead you are given a unique escrow address for each order on checkout.
This way you never hold additional funds on the market.

How does buying a product work on Ares?

1 - Find your favorite product.
2 - Add to cart.
3 - Add your delivery details and click Save Instructions.
5 - Click Order Now.
6 - Click Go to Order.
7 - Verify that you are not on a phishing link.
8 - Send the payment to the indicated payment address.
9 - No need to send any funds to a wallet first.
That's it!
Ares works on full direct pay without on-site wallets.
It is not needed to first add funds to your wallet here.

What currencies does Ares support?

Bitcoin and Monero.

What is the mnemonic i see on singing up?

The mnemonic for your account is used for recovery purposes, it’s only displayed during registration.

What do I do if i’ve lost my password?

You can use your mnemonic to reset your password at anytime.
You can also use your PGP to reset your password if you have it set on your account.

How can I ensure the Ares mirror I am using is real?

For every mirror you can go to https://aresmarketlinks.com/
If the link is real it will be listed there.

How does escrow work for digital listings?

Once you purchase the listing it will be marked as purchased, the vendor has 48 hours to complete the order by sending the digital item then marking the order as shipped otherwise the order will be cancelled.
Once the order has been marked as shipped the buyer can either finalize the order once they have received the purchase, dispute the order if there is a problem or extend escrow if required.
If the buyer does nothing once the order is marked as shipped it will auto-finalize after being marked as shipped for 21 days.

How does escrow work for physical listings?

Once you purchase the listing it will be marked as purchased, the vendor has 48 hours to complete the order by sending the physical item then marking the order as shipped otherwise the order will be cancelled.
Once the order has been marked as shipped the buyer can either finalize the order once they have received the purchase, dispute the order if there is a problem or extend escrow if required.
If the buyer does nothing once the order is marked as shipped it will auto-finalize after being marked as shipped for 21 days.

How can I become a vendor?

Read the information on the ‘BECOME VENDOR’ page. You will need to follow the vendor rules and pay the vendor fee.
Vendors are required to set up PGP and 2FA to secure their account.
If you are caught scamming, padding feedback or breaking any other rule your vendor account will be revoked and you could be banned.

Are all listings done through escrow?

The only listings that are not done through escrow are listings by FE vendors.
FE vendors are vendors that have been proven to be reliable and reputable.

How can I become a FE vendor?

A vendor can apply for FE once their vendor level reaches 5.
The criteria for this is at least 200 sales, $25’000 in volume and 95% positive feedback.

How can I leave feedback for an order?

After the order has finalized you have 30 days to leave the appropriate feedback.

What do I do if i’m experiencing a glitch or bug?

Create a helpdesk ticket and explain what is happening for you.

Why does the market page go blank sometimes?

This only happens if you are using the market on a mobile device.
The market is only designed to be used on a computer not a mobile device.