Sources and Source Checks

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10-13-2005, 04:47 PM
956Vette

Sources and Source Checks

Twenty or so source checks fill my inbox everyday. Rarely do I ignore private messages. However, the situation and approach dictates my guidance. Allow me to illustrate:

"hey is source xyz legit?"
yes, no, so i hear from abc crowd, reputation of good/bad commincation/service/quality...so on and so forth

"do you know of xyz?
yes, no, vaguely, sounds familar...specify what you want to get out of me or get a single word response. (and yes, I know when you are fishing for contact info)

"is terrible google search engine website imabuttpipe/symatech.com legit?"
Please dont ask these questions

"is iveseenthissite'sadonanothersite.com legit?"
maybe, sure, whatever...take ease of access for what it's worth. adjust your security accordingly then maybe the answer leans more towards approval

"do you recognize [email protected] for raws?
yes, no, that name is hilarious, ...roll of the dice as this sector has so many variables (communication barrier, shipping, etc)

At the end of the day, I do not and will not back up any sources 100%. Therefore, it is simply impossible for me to put anyone's mind at ease 100%. I will never be able to keep up with every new source that enters the market, nor will any staff, anywhere. Please continue to do source checks, but understand the etiquette and dont abuse it. thanks guys
10-13-2005, 04:58 PM
MuckDog

good post and I thank you from a few of us - your work is much appreciated
10-13-2005, 05:00 PM
Mesomorphyl

I am not a MOD.
10-13-2005, 05:07 PM
956Vette

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mesomorphyl

If I may add...

Just asking a mod about "blank""blank" lab is not enough information with some of the different ugl's. Give them the full name.

Give them the full addy... Some people impersonate labs for obvious reasons.

I will reitterate the importance of being specific. Just because a lab is legit does not mean it practices good business. So, "On this source check, not only do I want to know if it is legit but are their products consistant(if you have heard), have they been known to be late on orders or have went through possible scam issues though cleared(if you have heard), etc...

Absolutely meso! Yet at the same time, there is a balance.

If you find yourself making the source check to lengthy. you already know your answer. You are NOT able to comfortably order from that source. I would go as far as to say many should come to the conclusion that they are probably not even ready for whatever it is they are ordering if they have concern!

"Slow down" is my response to that guy.
10-13-2005, 05:46 PM
tonytone

Quote:

Originally Posted by 956Vette

"is terrible google search engine website imabuttpipe/symatech.com legit?"

:lol:
10-13-2005, 06:06 PM
powerliftmike

I guess being a Mod that shit comes with the territory.
10-13-2005, 07:47 PM
symatech

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonytone

:lol:

just wtf are you laughing at :aabanhiml

you're all a bunch of dirty **** rags!!!! :1hifu: :wg:

EDIT: aparantly we can't say c u n t but thats what **** means. kinda takes away the eloquence :(
10-13-2005, 07:49 PM
tonytone

thought i was the only one that caught that.....

EDIT: thought it was fvck rag....either way, never heard it before
10-13-2005, 07:51 PM
IBdmfkr

Your help has always been appreciated Vette.
10-13-2005, 07:51 PM
symatech

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonytone

thought i was the only one that caught that.....

EDIT: thought it was fvck rag....either way, never heard it before

I was gonna say flying herpes rag but it didn't quite roll off the tongue well. but you're both that too :7up:
10-13-2005, 07:52 PM
tonytone

Quote:

Originally Posted by symatech

I was gonna say flying herpes rag but it didn't quite roll off the tongue well. but you're both that too :7up:

i dont get the "flying" part...
10-13-2005, 07:54 PM
symatech

yeah it was just a heat of the moment adjective I threw in there. but i stand by it.

btw good info on the thread.
10-13-2005, 07:54 PM
oldman

Very good post and something I have always found to be helpful to people asking for help is to say Please and Thank You.

The Mods on this site seem to go way out of their way to be helpful. I have only been here a short time and I have learned so much and have even been saved by great information.

Thanks to all

Oldman
10-13-2005, 07:57 PM
topvega

good post vette... and i appreciate your help in the past... thanks.
10-13-2005, 08:00 PM
abstrack

Quote:

"is terrible google search engine website imabuttpipe/symatech.com legit?"

LMFAO!! I herd that one was legit.
10-14-2005, 06:48 PM
Blown_SC

When Vette = :rant:

Everyone = :aajack: :lol:

JK...

Good post, you made some valid points....
10-14-2005, 07:12 PM
Darkness

I can only imagine newbs everyday asking ..."Hey wuts da cheapest best source u can advise me? Ya know I wanna get big by tomorrow n all"
Then when they get the FO they go bitch about our mods to other boards. I can name a few that I know that did that. Pathetic! :rolleyes:

BTW good post vette.
10-14-2005, 07:51 PM
Mesomorphyl

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkness

BTW good post vette.

Darkness everyone... Darkness! Blackmagic MFer... Darkness is spreading...
10-14-2005, 10:11 PM
Darkness

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mesomorphyl

Darkness everyone... Darkness! Blackmagic MFer... Darkness is spreading...

Ohh ok thats why you sent that PM!
10-14-2005, 10:26 PM
chest6

Always appreciating mods taking the time to doing source checks...keep up the good work guys
10-14-2005, 11:06 PM
*Narkissos*

Quote:

Originally Posted by 956Vette

Please continue to do source checks, but understand the etiquette and dont abuse it. thanks guys

:thumbsup:
10-15-2005, 12:48 AM
Tedbear981

Good post Vette, thanks for the help in the past!!
10-15-2005, 02:54 AM
QuieTSToRM33

keep up the good work guys
03-31-2006, 09:57 PM
BajanBastard

Old but i think this needs a :bbbump:
03-31-2006, 10:59 PM
Boricua Pump

good info on how to avoid annoying source checks. :)
04-01-2006, 01:03 AM
AnabolicAndre

Yeaaaa Yeaaa
04-01-2006, 01:54 AM
speedtraining

vette's the man.
04-01-2006, 09:28 AM
smmrsm2000

hey vette it doesn't look like any newbies responded to ur post but i just had to say that what u do is greatly appreciated by people like me....the guys that r new to this board just don't have any idea as to how much time and effort the vets and mods put into it EVERY day! i mean, twenty source checks a day? that's a hell of a lot of work for one guy. and that doesn't even include the replies to all of the posts, either. anyway, just wanted to let u and all the other senior guys know that people are grateful even if it doesn't always seem like it....
04-01-2006, 09:33 AM
Booz

Quote:

Originally Posted by smmrsm2000

hey vette it doesn't look like any newbies responded to ur post but i just had to say that what u do is greatly appreciated by people like me....the guys that r new to this board just don't have any idea as to how much time and effort the vets and mods put into it EVERY day! i mean, twenty source checks a day? that's a hell of a lot of work for one guy. and that doesn't even include the replies to all of the posts, either. anyway, just wanted to let u and all the other senior guys know that people are grateful even if it doesn't always seem like it....

Vette has how should i say...........left the building mate............