Perhaps this is well known at this point but wanted to put this out there for everyone as I’ve pieced this together based on commentary across multiple boards.
I have no definitive proof of this and thus will not be naming any sources specifically, however there are enough anecdotes to at least put this out there for awareness.
If your domestic UGL of choice suddenly has Primo in stock, particularly 200E, it is worth at least vetting out whether or not it is from their own raw brews, or if they are relabeled finished oils from one of the prominent Chinese sources that have had consistent stock for some time now.
There is enough of a price gap that there is a worthwhile margin flipping these.
Is rebranding and selling at a significant markup a problem if the Jano checks out? Your mileage may vary, however, if you’ve gone lengths to assess a UGLs brewing process in the past and now they’re flipping you finished Chinese oils that many in the community insist on filtering, commonly use super solvents, etc. you may feel some type of way.
What can be done? Some of the better sources are consistently posting Janos on raws. A recent Jano on raw material would at least suggest the UGL was possession of the necessary raws recently. Otherwise be on lookout for the trademark vials of the Chinese kit sellers.
While Primo is the only compound I’ve seen this with, it may be happening with others as well.
