Just joined - wanted to introduce myself

[bigwillyfreestyle]

How's it going guys, just joined today and wanted to say hello and hopefully make this forum my new "home".

I'm 25, live in TX, and been lifting on and off for about 7 years. Currently sitting at approx 192lbs @ 5'11. I'm in the middle of my first test cycle and loving it so far. Had some supplier issues so I'm searching for a new source. Been doing plenty of reading and have a few places in mind but after lurking here for a bit I felt this would be a good spot to get relatively unbiased opinions and hopefully find a new source. Anyway, looking forward to learning from you guys.

Will

 

[calfcramp]

unbiased opinions. I hope you get that too. I'm new as well and it's good to meet you.

 

[cazper]

Welcome

 

[bigwillyfreestyle]

Thanks guys.

 

[GS44]

welcome!

 

[bigwillyfreestyle]

Any tips on searching out a new source on here? I don't need specifics at the moment and I'd like to do some independent research in the mean time. Buuuut it's always nice to be pointed in the right direction!

 

[Colt44]

Welcome to Meso. My suggestion would be to read everything and trust no one. Good luck. Enjoy this great place.

 

[brutus79]

Any tips on searching out a new source on here? I don't need specifics at the moment and I'd like to do some independent research in the mean time. Buuuut it's always nice to be pointed in the right direction!

Anyone who pm's you in response to you looking for a source is full of shit. Read the underground. All of it.

 

[bigwillyfreestyle]

I've been lurking there pretty heavily but unfortunately there's still a decent bit that confuses the hell out of me. I'm sure I'll find something decent sooner or later.

 

[bigwillyfreestyle]

Anyone who pm's you in response to you looking for a source is full of shit. Read the underground. All of it.

Thanks for the info by the way!

 

[Voltrader]

Welcome to Meso...By now you have read enough you probably have 3-4 possibilities.
Now start going through the logs see who is logging which of your candidates see what that person says.
Head over to labmax...check on the products and see how they stack up to labmax testing...this will take you while but I bet with in the last ten pages there is a updated list.
The steps above you should get a good feel without much time.

If you managed now to get down to 1-2 you are really starting to be comfortable with.
I hate to say this go read their whole thread and yes you can skim but understand the past pains and what the candidates have done to overcome obstacles, mistakes, and complaints are very important.
Do you need reps and instant answers?
Can you handle no replies or delayed replies?
How important is security to you?
You will know who you want try by the end of reading their entire thread.
We all have different personality types and like things certain ways.
Take some time and your experience should be a good one.
Gear is not going anywhere it will be there when you are done with the research.

Plus during this time contribute to the forum, learn the culture, be part of the community and just maybe you might have built some trust and you might get to pm someone that you deem trustworthy and ask them of their opinion before you send off your hard earned cash.
They might respond or might not but if you've done things right the probabilities of a response is high and they are opinions and not necessarily endorsements.

Sorry man it is long just trying to help you out and lay a course of navigation through the sometimes rough, shark infested waters of the underground.

Last thing if you make a silly mistake.....be humble, acknowledge your mistake, move on and keep your skin thick it is rarely personal.

******EXPECT TO SPEND 3-4 WEEKS TO GET THINGS REALLY RIGHT******

 

[Kubrick]

Welcome to Meso!