Hello Meso, My name is Syn and I am the sole proprietor of Synergy Forge, as well as Mentor to BBB. I am here today, posting for the very first time to shed some light on this gentleman.
When I started down this road, I ordered my gear from the back of a magazine, without any regard for personal safety or efficacy. After the infections and nearly unbearable pain that I experienced through those 2 months, I realized I didn't know what was in the vials when they arrived after waiting 3 months but I knew that after my first cycle I had stumbled upon my passion. I have held onto that passion for 21 years, vowing never to allow anyone to have the terrible experience that I initially had. I have a deep belief that people are more important than money and I think you'll find that if you looked at my page you would see that isn't just a slogan. I often talk new customers out of trying gear if they are too young, I am not shy about telling people that they are ordering things they don't need or trying to, and I have a simple vetting procedure for anyone that is trying to order high concentration gear because I believe in harm reduction. I truly believe that people are important, and when you treat them correctly the money takes care of itself. I've given away more gear and cycles and helped people out than I can even keep track of. That's just a little background about me. I'm not here to sell anything, I don't need, nor want, any more customers. I'm so close to retiring that it isn't funny. My problem is that I truly enjoy impacting people's life and opening up a world that they never thought was possible. My favorite being the 72-year-old guy that went from near-complete disability to his first threesome during his transformation, with the mobility and passion for life of a 30-year-old. Those stories keep me going through the scammers and constant chess match with LE.
Like most of the aging population, we look around and think to ourselves "what is my legacy?". "What impact have I made in 21 years" and I like to think that I instilled in many people to play the long game and not try to go too fast, taught people to trust but verify, as well as get their blood tested often so they avoid taking unneeded compounds hoping one of them solves their problems. My time in this industry comes to an end soon, and that is where Trip comes into this. I first spoke to him through email, he was a homebrewer and I initiated a conversation outside the normal parameters of an order conversation. What I found was a young man that was thoughtful, considerate, and above all, he truly cared about people. We quickly became friends and I started to share with him what little I have learned in my time. At every turn, he impressed me with his meticulous nature and consistent evaluation and re-evaluation of his workmanship. Having thought this was a dying breed, I was very happy to learn of my error. He obsesses over quality and stresses over his customer's requests. Always happy to acquiesce to the point of obsequiousness, and yet eager to prove himself. He's smart and articulate which is a bit of a dying breed as well. If form follows function and a source has constant grammatical errors and spelling issues then what do you think their lab looks like? While not always true, unfortunately, it has become the rule instead of the exception. My point is, however, he cares about people and I believe that foundation will set the tone for his entire future. Hence why I took him under my wing. I look at the things that he has done to improve his operation and I think it's wonderful, but the timing was unfortunate. He did shoot himself in the foot a bit trying to do too much but again he wants to be the source that is consistent and persistent with the tenacity and passion for perfection that never stops learning and trying.
As I'm sure more than a few of you know, I'm a big believer in testing. ANY kind of testing is good testing. I pay people for labmax, pregnancy tests, serum tests, blood tests...doesn't matter. As well as I encourage people to post them before they tell me what they come back as. So I'm the first to admit that he may have jumped the gun to open shop here on MESO before his testing was done, and that is my fault for not supplying that for him. I advised him that in-house testing was not appropriate as proof because it is not a blind test. So I didn't provide it for him when he asked for it. I am currently in the process of gathering the necessary documents to rectify that. I'm given a spreadsheet with numbers only at the time of the test because I don't need the printouts, it was only supposed to be for my personal verification. I have requested all the supporting documents, so that is what we are waiting on. As for the video of the lab, I have advised him against that, and continue to advise against it. I understand he is going to do it but I have told him from the start that photos are much safer and to upload them to an anonymous hosting platform. Once they are on here they will live in perpetuity which can be used against him should something bad happen to him. So you can blame me for that refusal that he gave from the start. Additionally, the "formula" for the capsules that he was so reluctant to give: He was trying to protect me, which is admirable, but unnecessary. When I found out about it, the conversation had already devolved into schoolyard jawboning. I told him that it was no secret, you can find it on google. So he went through that drama for no reason....almost no reason since it shows his character.
So my point of this post is not to tell you what a great guy he is, I am nobody here and respect your process and your house. I'm humbled to even be able to share my experiences about Trip. So my word means nothing. Rather, I want to point out that he has made errors but never judge a man by his mistakes, rather, how he deals with them and you will see the true nature of his personality. He knew this process wouldn't be easy but he is working towards every recommendation that makes sense. He's trying and growing. One thing I can assure you is that his gear is perfect even though his business acumen is still a bit wobbly. I'll wrap this up with the same guarantee that I gave the other place: If within the next 90 days, anyone pays for something from him and doesn't receive it, I will make it right. That's how much I believe in him. Other than my pride, I don't have a dog in this hunt. I receive no compensation and yet gladly bear this risk, hopefully you will find value in that. I'll pop in from time to time to check on him. Collectively, if you ladies and gentlemen would rather me not then I'm a very respectful man and will honor that. I appreciate you reading my musings and I think your vetting process is very admirable, please continue to hold sources accountable, always. Nobody should experience what I went through 21 years ago. Respectfully,
Syn
