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Market => Rumor mill => Topic started by: ftimlogukiaiogt on March 27, 2013, 09:24 pm

Title: ftimlogukiaiogt's Vendor Reviews
Post by: ftimlogukiaiogt on March 27, 2013, 09:24 pm
NorthWestDirect Review:

Since this is my first purchase and transaction on the Road, please note that I do not have any other Road experiences to contrast to this one.

That being said, however, it is my firm belief that it does not take a seasoned buyer to recognize the quality in both this vendor and his respective product.

Communication: *5/5*
During the entire transaction, the seller did not communicate with me at all. So how, then, does a lack of communication (despite me sending him a PM on SR and a PM on the forums) justify a perfect score?
The reason is simple: he didn’t have to. The great thing about NWD is that he communicates with words only when necessary. By default, NWD communicates in action. To me, this is the mark of a professional and efficient vendor. Here was my first message (a PM on SR after I placed my first order—in hindsight, I should probably have communicated with him before placing such a large order, an ounce, since it was my first transaction on the Road):

"Hey NWD,
Ordered an oz from you just now (my first purchase!). Checked the Current Strain thread and it seemed like you have yet to update it the new strains you were getting today. Regarding the strain for my oz, if options are available, the only preference I have is indica over sativa (the strongest indica you have, please!).
Also, I encrypted the address using your PGP key. Let me know if it doesn't work for some reason.
-ftiml"

After waiting for a while (I couldn’t wait that long, embarrassingly, since I was really nervous and excited), since the order wasn’t shipped (to be fair, NWD shipped it very quickly. The ridiculously high expectation was because you guys kept commenting on how fast he was replying to people and processing orders! I kid.), I sent a second message to NWD, this time through the forums:

"Hey NWD,
I hope I am not bugging you too much. I am a new SR user without any previous purchase and ordered an ounce from you. I read a lot on the forums before ordering and one advice I read was to not flood the vendor with constant update requests... Ironically, the worry I have right now is what compels me to PM you. I'm wondering if that an ounce may be considered too big an order for a first-time purchase on SR (I've been smoking quite a while and am more comfortable ordering in bulk and rationing myself rather than ordering in rations) and the order would be ignored. If you could assuage that (hopefully silly) worry with a quick PM either on here or on SR, that would be great! If, on the other hand, you are not willing to sell an ounce to a newcomer, do you have any advice as to how to build up a reliable reputation as a buyer?
Looking forward to hear back from you!
- ftiml"

He never replied.

He never had to.

A little while after that message was sent, my order was processed and marked “In Transit”. I still don’t know if he was too busy or if he was hesitant about my order but my question didn’t need to be answered verbally. I was satisfied with the dissatisfaction that the package wouldn’t appear just then (#firstworldproblems)!

As for the Indica-preference, well, I do believe I was sent Shiskaberry! Thank you, NWD.

Delivery: 5/5
Wow. Despite the fact that we had a snow day, the order came frighteningly fast (shipped Friday night, arrived Wednesday). I was so appreciative, that I couldn’t help but research and read about the history of U.S. Postal Service to salute the unknowing, perhaps even unwilling, heroes who helped build this marvelous network. There was absolutely no disappointment at all. The product was not damaged at all as well.

Stealth: 5/5
Since I cannot be detailed, I will simply say this: it is very well done and does not disappoint in the slightest. I couldn’t smell the product until they kissed the air (sorry, I’m really high right now—more on that later!). While I cannot compare it to any other vendors’ methods, and thus am incapable of giving a relative comparison, I must say that objectively, it was beyond satisfactory.

Now, onto the product itself!

It has literally been about two hours since I picked it up and it’s gone (minus my personal eighth). I wasn’t even planning on selling it! Every single acquaintance of mine who was familiar with the product wanted—nay, demanded—some (they would pay, of course). Two hours later, I’m sitting with almost double what I paid for the product (which I am happy about) and only an eighth of the actually weed (NWD, this means another order will be coming REAL soon)! I really shouldn’t sell when I’m high. I can’t keep track of my stash at all. This is a severe disappointment since this bud is top-grade. One friend said it best: “I’ve never felt guilty paying for weed since it’s so fucking expensive. But holy shit… I definitely feel like I’m breaking the law now.” Keep in mind, I was charging them double what I paid (I’m a good friend but a better businessman) and they were still happy.

I do not have a camera right now so I cannot upload pictures but I highly recommend clicking through them (even if they take a while to load). Know this: those pictures aren’t lies.

Product: 5/5

Overall Experience: 5/5
I will definitely be ordering from NWD as soon as the listing goes back up!

- ftiml