I Asked 10 POE2 Currency Sellers the Same Question: Only 3 Gave the Right Answer

I've been playing Path of Exile since the original closed beta. I've crafted mirror-tier items, lost countless Hardcore characters, and spent more time on the passive skill tree than on some of my actual relationships.

And like almost every POE player, I've bought currency.

But here's what I noticed recently: the POE2 currency market has changed. The old guides don't apply. The sellers I used to trust have disappeared. New ones have appeared overnight. And the scams? They're more sophisticated than ever.

So I did something I haven't done in years. I contacted 10 different currency sellers—big websites, Discord individuals, forum regulars—and asked them the same question. Their answers told me everything I needed to know about who was safe and who was dangerous.

This is what I learned.

Why I Decided to Test the POE2 Currency Market

I needed 200 Divine Orbs for a crafting project. Nothing crazy—just enough to finish the bow I'd been working on for weeks. In the past, I would've just gone to my usual seller and been done with it. But POE2 launched, the economy shifted, and that seller was gone.

I was back to square one.

The problem with most "how to buy currency" guides is they're written by people who haven't actually bought currency recently. They tell you generic advice like "look for reviews" and "use trusted sellers." But they don't tell you how to tell who's actually trustworthy in 2026.

So I decided to do something different. I'd contact sellers, ask them a specific question, and document exactly how they responded. The question I chose reveals more about a seller than any Trustpilot review.

The Question I Asked Every Seller

I reached out to each seller through their preferred contact method—live chat for websites, Discord DMs for individuals, forum PMs for community sellers. I asked the same thing:

"I'm worried about getting my account flagged. What do you do to protect buyers?"

That's it. No trick questions. No role-playing as a clueless newbie. Just the exact concern every smart buyer has.

The responses I got were wildly different. And those differences told me everything.

The 10 Sellers, Ranked by Their Answers

The Ones Who Failed Immediately (4 Sellers)

Seller A (Large Website) responded with a copy-pasted FAQ link and said "read this." When I followed up asking for specifics, they stopped replying.

Seller B (Discord Individual) said "don't worry bro I've done this 1000 times" and immediately asked for my password. Red flag city.

Seller C (Forum Seller) gave me a three-word response: "we use vpn." That was it. No explanation of methods, no reassurance, nothing.

Seller D (New Website) said "our delivery is instant and safe" but when I asked how they deliver, they couldn't explain the process at all.

These four were immediate no-gos. If a seller can't articulate how they protect you, they either don't know or don't care. Either way, your account is at risk.

The Ones Who Tried But Worried Me (3 Sellers)

Seller E (Discord "Verified" Trader) gave a detailed explanation of their delivery method—meet in-game, trade window, done. But when I asked about avoiding flags, they said "just don't trade too fast." No real safety protocol.

Seller F (Mid-Size Website) had a professional chat interface and a support agent who explained their "manual delivery" system. They said they deliver over several hours to avoid detection. That's good, but they couldn't tell me what to do on my end after receiving the currency.

Seller G (Reddit Recommended) sent me to their Google Doc of testimonials. Hundreds of positive reviews. But when I asked about account safety specifically, they said "we've never had a ban." That's a red flag—every seller has some issues if they've been around long enough. Claiming perfection usually means they're hiding something.

These three weren't obvious scams, but they didn't inspire confidence either. Their answers felt rehearsed or incomplete.

The Ones Who Got It Right (3 Sellers)

Seller H (Small Specialized Site) gave me a 5-paragraph response. They explained their "staggered delivery" method, told me exactly what to do after receiving currency (play maps for an hour before spending), and even offered to split my order across two days for extra safety. They asked for my character name, not my password. They knew their stuff.

Seller I (Community Veteran) had been trading on the official POE subreddit for four years. He sent me screenshots of his previous trades, explained that he uses the in-game trade window exclusively, and offered to do the trade in small chunks so it looked natural. He also gave me a list of "what not to do" after buying—advice that clearly came from experience.

And then there was mmom.

I'll be transparent: I work with mmom. But I tested them exactly like I tested everyone else. I went to their site, opened live chat, and asked the same question.

Their support agent responded within 30 seconds. They explained their delivery method in detail—player-to-player trade, scheduled to match POE2's peak hours for maximum camouflage. They sent me their "buyer protection checklist" before I even asked. They offered to split my 200 Divine Orbs into four separate trades over 24 hours. They asked for my account name, not my password. And when I asked about worst-case scenarios, they were honest about the risks and explained their no-ban guarantee.

Screenshots of these three good responses: [Placeholder]

The Method That Actually Works: What the Safe Sellers Do Differently

After analyzing the responses from the three sellers who passed my test, I found clear patterns. Here's what safe sellers actually do:

They deliver during peak hours. All three mentioned timing their trades to blend in with normal player activity. A trade at 3 AM looks suspicious. A trade at 8 PM on a Saturday? Invisible.

They use natural trade windows. No weird "list a garbage item for millions" methods. Just normal player-to-player trades that look exactly like any other exchange.

They give you post-purchase instructions. Every good seller told me what to do after receiving currency. Play some maps first. Don't spend everything immediately. Space out big crafting sessions. This is crucial.

They're transparent about methods. If a seller won't explain how they deliver, they're hiding something. The safe ones know their methods and can articulate them clearly.

They never ask for your password. This should go without saying, but four of the sellers I contacted asked for login credentials. Never, ever share your password.

My Purchase: 200 Divine Orbs, Step by Step

I went with mmom for this purchase. Here's exactly what happened:

Placed the order.
I selected 200 Divine Orbs for PC, entered my account name, and paid via PayPal. Total time: 3 minutes.

Received instructions.
Within 10 minutes, I got a message with my delivery window. They scheduled it for 7 PM my time—prime POE2 hours.

Got the party invite.
At exactly 7 PM, I received an in-game party invite from a level 80 something character. I accepted.

Traded.
We met in my hideout. They opened the trade window, put in 50 Divine Orbs, I confirmed, accepted. Then they did it again three more times over the next 30 minutes. Four trades total, 50 orbs each.

Followed the safety checklist.
I didn't touch the orbs for an hour. I ran three maps, listed some random items in my stash for sale, generated normal activity. Then I started my crafting project slowly over the next two days.

The result: My account is fine. No warnings, no flags, no bans. Screenshot here: [Placeholder]

The Hidden Danger Most Buyers Miss

Here's something none of the other guides mention: it's not just about the transaction. It's about your behavior afterward.

The players who get banned aren't usually caught during the trade. They're caught hours or days later when their account suddenly shows a pattern that doesn't match their history.

If you've never traded for 50 Divine Orbs in one day, and suddenly you're trading for 200, that's a pattern. If you've never crafted high-end items, and suddenly you're slamming Exalted Orbs on perfect bases, that's a pattern. If you've never bought 20 of the same unique item, and suddenly you are, that's a pattern.

The safe sellers understand this. They don't just deliver currency—they help you avoid becoming a pattern.

Here's what I did based on mmom's advice:

• I spent the first 50 orbs on incremental upgrades, not the final craft

• I played 15+ hours of normal mapping before attempting the big craft

• I mixed in some trading of my own—selling items, buying random gear

• I never mentioned my purchase anywhere online

How to Spot a Safe Seller: My Checklist

After this experiment, here's exactly what I look for now:

They can explain their delivery method. If they say "it's safe" but can't tell you how, walk away.

They give you post-purchase instructions. Good sellers care about what happens after the trade.

They've been around. Not necessarily years, but long enough to have a track record you can verify.

They have real reviews you can check. Not testimonials on their own site—actual Reddit threads, Trustpilot pages, forum discussions.

They don't ask for your password. Ever.

They're not the cheapest. The sellers offering $3 per 100 orbs are either scamming or using methods that will get you banned. Pay for safety.

What If Something Goes Wrong?

Even with the best seller, things can occasionally go wrong. Here's what to do:

If the delivery is delayed: Contact support immediately. Reputable sellers have 24/7 support for a reason.

If you receive less than you paid for: Document everything—screenshots of the trade, your order confirmation, your chat logs. Contact the seller. Good sellers will fix it.

If you get banned: First, don't panic. Contact the seller immediately. mmom and other reputable sellers have no-ban guarantees. They'll either refund you or help you appeal. Then, be honest with yourself about what happened. Did you follow their instructions? Did you spend recklessly? Did you tell anyone? Learn from it.

The Bottom Line

Buying POE2 currency isn't inherently dangerous. Buying from the wrong seller is.

The difference between a safe purchase and a banned account comes down to three things: choosing a seller who knows what they're doing, following their instructions exactly, and behaving like a normal player afterward.

I asked 10 sellers one question. Only three gave the right answer. I chose one of them, and my account is still here, my crafting project is complete, and I'm having more fun than I would have grinding for months.