Sourcing?

[grey]

If it's so impossible how did elite do it?

Not impossible, just that the risk is cumulative over time.

 

[Slammich]

I think so too. Not sure if ever do it...but it would be short lived. Maybe make a bunch of gear and sell till it was gone. Rinse and repeat every so often.

 

[ickyrica]

I think so too. Not sure if ever do it...but it would be short lived. Maybe make a bunch of gear and sell till it was gone. Rinse and repeat every so often.

I can assure you the idea of it is a whole lot more romantic than the actual act of researching, buying, making, packaging, selling and distributing. Not to mention the money laundering, stress, relationship issues that arise from international drug smuggling, manufacturing and distribution, I'm forgetting something....

 

[Slammich]

I can assure you the idea of it is a whole lot more romantic than the actual act of researching, buying, making, packaging, selling and distributing. Not to mention the money laundering, stress, relationship issues that arise from international drug smuggling, manufacturing and distribution, I'm forgetting something....

Ok...valid points, but I'll counter with this: DRG DLR on the license plate of my 1993 Chevy S10. I'd have the pimpest ride in my government housing complex with that license plate.

 

[ickyrica]

Ok...valid points, but I'll counter with this: DRG DLR on the license plate of my 1993 Chevy S10. I'd have the pimpest ride in my government housing complex with that license plate.

Settle down Heisenberg

 

[Slammich]

Settle down Heisenberg

Actual full on LOL'd @ that one.

 

[Slammich]

So I ran some sample numbers and sourcing is ridiculous.

Let's say I avoid customs and buy my raws domestic. To brew 1L of all available product and then sell it for half of the biggest overpriced domestic reseller...it would net about $3100.

If I sold (if) 2L/month I still wouldn't come close to making what my day job does. Not to mention these numbers don't include anything about my time, overhead for cyber security, or trips to ship products.

Fuck a bunch of that small change for a gamble on doing 25 years.

 

[Roger rabbit]

So I ran some sample numbers and sourcing is ridiculous.

Let's say I avoid customs and buy my raws domestic. To brew 1L of all available product and then sell it for half of the biggest overpriced domestic reseller...it would net about $3100.

If I sold (if) 2L/month I still wouldn't come close to making what my day job does. Not to mention these numbers don't include anything about my time, overhead for cyber security, or trips to ship products.

Fuck a bunch of that small change for a gamble on doing 25 years.

You also forgot the cost on anxiety medication for always having to look over shoulder and being paranoid every hour of the day.

 

[Slammich]

You also forgot the cost on anxiety medication for always having to look over shoulder and being paranoid every hour of the day.

The VA gives me handfuls of head pills for free. I toss 'em. I like my crazy.

 

[grey]

Fuck a bunch of that small change for a gamble on doing 25 years.

Exactly, and that is why these thing tend to grow wildly out of control. Need more volume to make it worthwhile, need more people to have volume, more people costs more money so you need more volume... lather rinse, get caught.

 

[Slammich]

Exactly, and that is why these thing tend to grow wildly out of control. Need more volume to make it worthwhile, need more people to have volume, more people costs more money so you need more volume... lather rinse, get caught.

I'm still going to brew my own shit to save some coin...but as for sourcing to be a solid domestic supplier...not worth my time. I didn't see it until I did the math. Fucking Christ man...price list looked great though....wish somebody would sell domestic at half of big P's rates!

 

[ickyrica]

wish somebody would sell domestic at half of big P's rates!

they are out there..

 

[Slammich]

they are out there..

But are they worth a shit?

 

[ickyrica]

Yes. Good sources with respectable prices who also care about sterility, consistency and good customer service are out there.

 

[ickyrica]

Meso isn't the only place to grab a source
In fact, I'd say meso isn't a true source board. Have you looked at another forum or two?

 

[Slammich]

Yes. Good sources with respectable prices who also care about sterility, consistency and good customer service are out there.

Noted. I do appreciate knowing this.

 

[Slammich]

Meso isn't the only place to grab a source
In fact, I'd say meso isn't a true source board. Have you looked at another forum or two?

No. And frankly, it may be ignorant, but I won't. I'd rather learn to brew than go to the places I've read about. Scam boards full of shills and reps posing as members....no thanks. For some reason I trust this board. Been reading a long time before joining. The keyboard battles I could do without...that and the knowledge pissing contests. Makes it more difficult to find valuable info other than that, I like how things work here.

Aw....so gay. I'm out of my feels now. Gross.

 

[ickyrica]

Noted. I do appreciate knowing this.

No problem. That type of source isnt a mirage. They are around. Some are on other forums, some are private, some are public that cater to good customers that they are friends with. It takes a little time and the development/cultivation of relationships. Just be careful who you are a douche bag to!! You never know who has the goods!!

 

[Slammich]

No problem. That type of source isnt a mirage. They are around. Some are on other forums, some are private, some are public that cater to good customers that they are friends with. It takes a little time and the development/cultivation of relationships. Just be careful who you are a douche bag to!! You never know who has the goods!!

Got it. In the mean time...im going to supply myself before ppl runs out of raws...

 

[MisterSuperGod]

So... Is this hypothetical, unnamed lab g2g?