Pale's picture
Pale
  • 2.5k
3200

+ 5 Advice to sources

ad

Not naming anyone in particular. But if you have been gone for awhile or just starting out, immediately throwing out a promo or big sale throws up huge red flags. I am sure I am not the only one completely sketched out by such antics. My advice would be to take it slow and get back to normal before aggressively drumming for sales. This community has seen some well known sources over the last year go dark leaving many without their hard earned cash or gear. Our trust level in sources is arguably at an all time low. We are rightfully paranoid.

Now back to your regularly scheduled program. Smile

spencer05miller95's picture

Can you give me any answers I saw u posted on the (censored) forum and I ordered my stuff 3 weeks ago and they sent me a tacking number 2 weeks ago but the usps says it doesn't exist

Pale's picture

I also said NOT TO ASK ME about it.

injected's picture

There's a lot of sources been disapearing with everyone's money lately on different boards. Way more than what I'm used to seeing. One source I used regularly for three years. Everyone should always do their research first before choosing a source, but everyone should be extra careful right now. I've learned that even a source that you have a relationship with and might have used many times before can turn scammer too. The trend I've noticed lately is sources having a big sale attracting customers and then not sending anybody their pack and dissapearing. Be careful guys.

awagz's picture

I agree. If its the source I'm thinking of, I have mentioned to a couple guys in private I get a bad vibe from this kind of thing. To be blinded by the possibility of a free bottle of prop ($30 value) or even tren ($70 roughly) is not worth putting hundreds up on the line. If you do enough digging and reading on SI pages the average eroids user should never get burnt (barring of course for the possibility the source gets busted while your transaction is in limbo).
I personally would rather just spend a few bucks more for the piece of mind of knowing what I'm getting with a solid source then dropping some coin on a sketchy promo. Also, my theory is NEVER donate more than you can afford to lose, cuz even the best of us get taken out in this game once in a while wether by underdosed/bunk gear, source disappearing or busted etc...keep your bottom line in mind and maybe don't order your next 9 cycles all in one shot...

In a promo × 1
manbearpig's picture

Shit happens. I got screwed by a source that's been around 2 years, recieved good gear from before, and just happened to busted when I ordered. As I said, shit happens. You just move on

awagz's picture

That's the nature of the beast...I was awaiting on an answer to a PM that never came from that SRC, otherwise I would have ordered from him and lost out too...we all dodge bullets here and there but it really hurts when you get hit...

In a promo × 1
ButtHurty's picture

And another thing I'll add is that it's very easy to get to lvl 1 and even lvl 2, so you have to be careful. I once saw a post where a guy with a "pro" tag was recommending that people take 2 tbs of baking soda with beta alanine. That's 8000mgs of sodium. On top of what else you might ingest daily. That's dangerous.

ButtHurty's picture

Personally, what I look for when choosing a source is

  • number of reviews

-who's reviewing

If I see a higher rated source with maybe 100 reviews, and most of them are "news" or "basics", then I am very hesitant. Honestly I'll only look at lvl 1s and ups reviews, at least for starters.

Another thing is the SI page, there are always fanboys. Fanboys that can inflate a sources rep. Maybe because they got in on a promo, maybe they are fake accounts. Ratings aren't everything.

One of my most reliable sources, is mid 80s. He's expensive. But great to deal with. And I've been burned by a top 5 source, like many were.

Moral of the story, research the heck out of it, expect the worst, trust no one. This site is great, but it's still the internet and people you think might be your "bros" are still just anonymous guys behind a computer screen.

Dickkhead's picture

There are a couple of sources on here that have been in business for over a decade, others for years certainly. To have longevity in this type of business is a very positive attribute. I wish everyone success but I'm not prepared to inject chemicals into my body made by some start-up operation I know nothing about even if they are giving the stuff away. In fact, even if they sent me a box of chemicals for free, I wouldn't even give them to my friends. I think the sources are in an extremely competitive and difficult business and it takes time to build trust and credibility and a promo doesn't do it for me.

Pale's picture

I understand that bro. And some men you just can't reach and sometimes there is no warning , that is the risk we take. If only a couple of them read this and decide to watch for a bit We have done our part.

vhman's picture

Maybe we live in an entitled society and too many folks think they are owed something, but they forget that as customers, the responsibility is ALL on us. Only if the user could have the tools to make an informed choice...
Wouldn't it be great if there was a site where people could have access to verified sources; where these people could discuss the ins and outs of the source on that sources own page; where these folks could research a source thoroughly before they made a purchase; where these people could use the sources gear and then post a review of the entire process.
I know it's just crazy talk....

DBG's picture

Wow...there's a place like this?!!? You gotta let me in!!!

vhman's picture

The way people act, you'd think Eroids doesn't exist. And these are the people on Eroids.. SMH

P.S. I know a source that's running this promo. He's kind of dodgy and has taken tons of guys money, but you could get a free bottle of tren! I'm sure it'll work out fine. ;-)

Gymjunkie01's picture

There is always a chance a src is going to disappear with people's money or the shipper rips the src off and has no choice to go under.. From the top src to the brand new src on the block it's a risk you can reduce your chances of being that guy left empty handed after sending in his money by looking at reviews his reputation does he make things right when shit goes bad or does he make it right ? I guess my point is this isn't Walmart folks lol

Owes a Review × 1
DBG's picture

I've said it before and I always will...grown up game so be grown up and pay attention everyone...the customers we are. I stick with a few sources and that's it!! Be smart IMO.

And yes...there are some sketchy paranoid situations out there with the sources. Its not right...but that's what this place is for...the mods can't do it all..I like to think they can or can try...but we need to look out for us all and police the joint just as hard.

Pale's picture

I agree with you bro. That is why I put this post up. Guys get all happy but I don't think they think things through enough.

DBG's picture

And thats why I +ya Smile
Stuff like this needs said for ALL to see. Good post man!

Pale's picture

And to the fanboys.. If you go all in and get screwed when we all see the warning signs don't even think about bitching. You guys are half the problem.

Swoleoil's picture

Edited by MOD.

No (meaning zero) promotion in open forum.

V.

Dextermorganlv's picture

.

propkick2's picture

Swweeeet!!

VIKING EVOLUTION's picture

Keep the Fanboy shit in the SI................... NOT HERE.

Swoleoil's picture

Just tried to sneak in a quick free add boss. Hee hee. You caught me fast!

WINNING's picture

You know the rules homie!

Swoleoil's picture

I am not going to lie. It felt good to put my toe over the line for a few minutes.

SexWeightsProteinShakes's picture

lol
I think what you already do is putting more than your toe over Smile