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by TrackerFF 2336 days ago
Yes, you even see this on marketplaces like Ebay, etc. Once you've established a relationship with some buyer / seller, it doesn't take long before said marketplace gets cut out from the equation.

I sell a lot of expensive stuff on the web, and I'd say 80% of my buyers are repeat buyers that started contacting me through mail after a couple of deals.