Playing the game, Volume 2
Playing the game, volume 2 deals with the top mistakes made by newbies in dealing with sources...
Dealing with sources:
First and foremost, you have to remember, this is NOT Walmart. This is an illegal game, and your safety and protection, as well as your freedom, are valuable things to keep. I have asked various sources for their biggest pet peeves, or the worst rookie mistakes they have to deal with. You will find them below.
1. putting info and email or printing order out when sending funds. Guys, this is just plain dumb. Some newbies actually send money, and a LIST of the steroids they want. The rule of this game is..you send your money, and enclose NOTHING but your email addy. (Unless the source requests something different) Once it is sent, you email your source (from THAT email addy) what your order and address are. Some sources will ask that you do not include even your email addy, just email them with your order, and include the tracking number, so they can link that to your package.
2. always use tracking delivery mail (never trust the usps or any carrier) This is in YOUR best interest.
3. Going with a source just based on price. The AAS are not the only issue to consider. There is the time spent in packaging, be it foreign OR domestic. A domestic box that the vials clink together in when the box is shook, will get you into trouble. As will the box that has vials that break in transit. A good bro, who takes time in packaging your gear for your safety, is ALWAYS worth a few extra bucks.
3. not using tin foil or hiding money well inside the envelope. Some sources have specific packing details for the $, others do not. If they do not, the best thing is several layers of packaging, including tinfoil. One of my personal favorites, is putting the money in tinfoil, then in the center of a magazine. Send the magazine to your source. (NO bodybuilding mags now bros..THINK!)
4. not asking for refs. Some newbies are just SO thrilled to have the name of a source, they happily send their money away, without checking the source out. Then they cry when they get scammed. Check with MODS, check scammer databases. Always remember, a source who is TOO easy to find, usually isn't a good one. The best run silent and deep and are held close to your chest.
5. patience..Again, this isn't walmart. Delays come up, issues arise, and sources have to "lay low" a bit occasionally. Realize their game is far more dangerous than yours, and that THEY are taking a lot of the risk for you, and respect that.
6. Continual emails. Once you send out your $..plain and simple..FORGET IT for 2 weeks if domestic, 4 weeks if international. Do not go emailing your source with "did you send it yet" every hour on the hour after you get back from the post office.
7. Also, do not go frequently checking your carriers website to see if they delivered your "donation" Your IP addy is logged every time you go "check" This can be used later on down the road..against you.
8. Keep your computer clean. Once you order, clean out EVERYTHING. That includes your sources list from your email. Use Evidence Eliminator or a similar program and wipe things clean after as well. Remember, the first thing they size is your computer. Every time you hear of a bust, the first thing they take is your computer. Keep yourself AND your source safe..clean up. If you want to go to the full distance of paranoia, once you order, clean up, and do not go NEAR bodybuilding websites until you recieve. That keeps your fresh and clean computer..fresh and clean.
I hope these help. I say thank you to the sources that helped with these, you remain nameless, but you know who you are.