Actually if merit trading really exist means that thing like merit system is really hard for newcomers to do.
New comers should have gather information about this, we are here to share our knowledge and find better earning but for this we will have to make quality post and spend at least 4 hours a day so you will be able to increase your rank and will be able to get high merit so it is good to earn your own money and dont think about buying merit as it is an unfair way.