This review is a bit overdue... I just figured out how to post through Tor, so here I am!
Anyway, I was looking around Agora for discount listings, hoping to buy a quarter pound for around $475. I spent a while shopping around, messaging different vendors that had attractively priced ounces, asking what kind of deal they would cut for four.
Communication: (5/5) StrattonOakmont was pretty much the only vendor that responded to my messages in a way that seemed like he actually cared about my business. We worked something out pretty quickly, and I pulled the trigger on the order. I'm usually very hesitant to FE on anything, but honestly just his tone and manner while communicating with me made me feel comfortable forking over about $600 in BTC, some of which he told me he would refund for the price break on four ounces instead of making a custom listing. And he didn't even ask me to FE! I just thought I'd do him a favor since he seemed like such a nice guy.. SO would make a hell of a scammer, especially dealing with suckers like me! ;)
There was a goof in the price we originally determined, and we had to renegotiate post-FE, which was a little nerve-wracking. But we figured it out (3 ounces Blue Dream + 1 ounce premium shake for ~$515), and within 24 hours, it was in the mail.
Shipping: (6/5) I asked that he split it into two separate boxes as I was nervous about receiving four ounces in one package. I paid the extra postage. They both arrived to the opposite side of the country two business days later (shipped Saturday, received Tuesday!!). SO fast I couldn't believe it (his motto should be "S.O. fast, S.O. stealthy, S.O...."etc.)!
Stealth: (5/5) Professional looking exterior with printed labels. Visual barrier, double vac seal. No smell at all. And moreover, each package looked like it was packed up with care!
Product: (6/5) This is an unbelievable deal for the price/oz. The buds are by FAR the nicest I have received from Agora in this price range. And the smell is delicious; it has a unique sweet, fruity aroma. It is listed as "hybrid," but the buds look pretty sativa dominant, being very fluffy rather than dense. It has a great bag appeal in that an eighth ounce is quite voluminous. These are FAT looking ounces.
The smoke is exceptionally smooth and nice tasting. The high is both heady and a heavy stone, which makes it very nice for before-bedtime thinking until I drift into a deep sleep. It is even more potent than I expected for the price. I am very, very happy with this weed :)
My only complaint is that it burned a little strangely straight out of the bag. I had some trouble keeping joints lit and getting pipes to catch. But after having it for a bit, the problem resolved itself, which makes me think that it was not quite dry enough as yet. Points for freshness!
The shake that I bought is awesome, too. Lots of nice bits of premium buds, and he gave it to me for $90/oz. I am a budget smoker, so I end up buying a lot of shake/trim. This was some of the best stuff I've received (rivaled only by shake/trim from the WeedGirlz..they still around?)!
All in all, I seriously recommend you try StrattonOakmont if you have not. He is truly a different kind of vendor. I feel like he treats his business like a full-time job, while for other vendors DNM dealings might be secondary to their IRL obligations. The process of purchasing marijuana online has never been so anxiety-free in the year+ that I have been using DNMs.
Thanks again, SO, if you happen to see this! I still have lots of your wonderful product, and plan to revisit your shop when I run out. You've made my summer a better one :)
You mentioned something about SO that always sealed the deal for me - he's just a god damn nice vendor. It's not always "business this, business that, we're done here." Not only that, but he can fucking speak English... which is more than I can say about a lot of vendors.
SO's the man.