LOOK..Cheap gear fast delivery... NOT !!!
Things I have learned when selecting a source.
OK, most of you veterans may chuckle over this but it may educate some newbie’s.
Most will agree that when we browse the supplier forums and come across a supplier that has appealing prices and speedy delivery, our attention is caught and we think “wow... this is too good to be true". Chances are it may not be as good or as true as it appears.
Now I’m not trying to come off as some great wise man of gear buying, because I am not, but I have made a few purchases through such suppliers in an attempt to find a reliable cheap source. End result....STRESS.
For the few dollars saved, it was not worth the anxiety of waiting for my package day after day. And days turn into a month which intensifies the anxiety. For what? To save a few bucks. No thanks, never again.
(Although I have never actually gotten "Scammed", I learned a few valuable lessons. I have since then had stress free transactions)
So for those who "Shop" for bargains, allow me to share my supplier search criteria rules:
1- They are not ranked in the top ten for their profile picture, it’s because they deliver and their products rank. Daaa.
2- Eroiders feedback is golden. If someone gets scammed, it will be listed in their review.
3- I found that sources that interact in conversations, not just a short yes/no/ok/thanks chat but actual conversations seem to be real people who give a shit. (And not just on their forum, but on others as well)
4- Then there's the MOD'S. When they are not spanking someone for posting gibberish on the supplier review forum, they often rate products and leave feedback through review posts. ( I think they actually live inside the server)
5- Finally, unless you enjoy biting all of your nails off until they bleed, make sure a tracking number will be provided before you complete the process. Nothing is worse then not being able to track your package. Coming home every day anticipating your package might be there, and its not, gets old real fast.
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tread-mCheap gear is a relative term and has to be qualified. One might think prop under 30 bucks is cheap but its actually pretty expensive when you consider the cost of making that bottle of prop. If you compare it to many selling it at 60 or 80 dollars it seems cheap by illusion because in reality the 60 or 80 dollar prop is rediculous beyond reason. I do agree that bargain shopping is a bad way to go about buying gear. I think you look to quality reviews indicating quality gear and then maybe compare the prices between the quality sources. To have only price in mind as you search and then try to pick between the cheapest will get you in trouble quick.
i agree with this to an extent. i really think we members do need to do a little more reviewing on the actual results. i see a ton of AAA+++ fast ship, great communication, product here in 2 days from butt fucked egypt. wow then they dont come back and tell us how the product from that source turned out. i have rated every product i have purchased except the SML e i am 2 weeks into and the Lixus var also 2 weeks in. why? not enough to say yet, but the centrino and kigs are great imo. when i have a full opinion i will give it. we need to know more than how fast or cheap or how good communication they have. a salesman has a job to do and will offer you his mother if you will buy a million worth of his product? so with that said even when a source is getting praise be sure you understand what they are being praised for. i will wait the extra week for better quality, i will pay the extra $ for quality, but i have also shopped around for shit i didnt need just to test quality and i have come up with my source and i will be sticking with it even if its not in the top 10. we are here cause we want good gear, not friendly fast service. i will ship you some wesson overnight and at a good price too
Yeah I see random people asking for a "reliable" source here on the forums and all I can do is just shake my head....
Yup true story!
i agree with you 100% all it takes is 10 mins to think first
As MODS, we're after the same thing all of you are...a better body, and a good reliable gear source to help us get it. If a MOD has a favorite source or sources, you can bet it's a good source to go with.
But I, was well as the other MODS don't go bargain shopping. We know that's a recipe for failure.
Every Member here on eroids has an accessible profile---you can see where we order, who we've rated, and read our reviews. If people are getting scammed, they really have to blame themselves for not doing 10 minutes worth of research.
tread-mYou make it sound so easy like there is just a place here we can go and read where people rated sites and find sources!
Agreed! The path has been beaten for newer members by MODS as well as other experienced members(wasn't like this when I joined). Those that are new to the board and find themselves on sites with little to no traffic asking "has anyone ordered from this source" have already answered their own question and if they choose to place an order from a SRC that has NOT been well reviewed than I chalk it up to "natural selection" ; )
tread-mPoint excelante! Yes, it is getting so much easier to pick a source and all the chatter about "can anyone give me a good source" is crazy. YES...WE GAVE YOU A LOT OF GOOD SOURCES OVER IN SOURCE REVIEWS, GO LOOK!