Who is your favorite vendor? Or maybe your top 3?

[K4pain]

What is your favorite vendor to use? Or maybe your top 5 vendors?

[livi2fly]

If you use the search button you'll find I made a post identical to this a while back. And this belongs in general discussion.

[herbalhippie]

And this belongs in general discussion.

Moving it.

[BallzDeep9]

Vendor choice MUST always change, because of the nature of this business!

Whoever has re-stocked a fresh, potent, BATCH - Is my favorite vendor this week... That might be totally different next week, certainly next year! I do think any buyer, can put together a LIST of a dozen good vendors.

That's pretty easy to rotate a dozen vendors. Keep track, of WHO is getting a re-stock WHEN, and then jump fast !! Good kratom sells out now, in a matter of days.. Plenty of examples. The last of SoCal's Red Bali is now GONE. Again... Reviews are almost worthless now. Too many people grabbing any good batch.

[herbalhippie]

Vendor choice MUST always change, because of the nature of this business!

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Exactly right.

[K4pain]

Vendor choice MUST always change, because of the nature of this business!

Whoever has re-stocked a fresh, potent, BATCH - Is my favorite vendor this week... That might be totally different next week, certainly next year! I do think any buyer, can put together a LIST of a dozen good vendors.

That's pretty easy to rotate a dozen vendors. Keep track, of WHO is getting a re-stock WHEN, and then jump fast !! Good kratom sells out now, in a matter of days.. Plenty of examples. The last of SoCal's Red Bali is now GONE. Again... Reviews are almost worthless now. Too many people grabbing any good batch.

But how do I keep track of who's getting restocks and when they get it?

[FuckHeroin]

The last of SoCal's Red Bali is now GONE. Again... Reviews are almost worthless now. Too many people grabbing any good batch.

RB1 is available right now and has been since yesterday. But yes before yesterday it usually sells out in 10 minutes. Everyone must finally have enough stocked up. Agreed though...my favoritr vendor is whoever has the fire for those few days.

[herbalhippie]

Vendor choice MUST always change, because of the nature of this business!

Whoever has re-stocked a fresh, potent, BATCH - Is my favorite vendor this week... That might be totally different next week, certainly next year! I do think any buyer, can put together a LIST of a dozen good vendors.

That's pretty easy to rotate a dozen vendors. Keep track, of WHO is getting a re-stock WHEN, and then jump fast !! Good kratom sells out now, in a matter of days.. Plenty of examples. The last of SoCal's Red Bali is now GONE. Again... Reviews are almost worthless now. Too many people grabbing any good batch.

But how do I keep track of who's getting restocks and when they get it?

Some of them will be posted here, either by members or the vendors themselves, others you just have to keep checking their websites. Some vendors have Facebook pages, RVA being one, and they post restocks there.

[K4pain]

Vendor choice MUST always change, because of the nature of this business!

Whoever has re-stocked a fresh, potent, BATCH - Is my favorite vendor this week... That might be totally different next week, certainly next year! I do think any buyer, can put together a LIST of a dozen good vendors.

That's pretty easy to rotate a dozen vendors. Keep track, of WHO is getting a re-stock WHEN, and then jump fast !! Good kratom sells out now, in a matter of days.. Plenty of examples. The last of SoCal's Red Bali is now GONE. Again... Reviews are almost worthless now. Too many people grabbing any good batch.

But how do I keep track of who's getting restocks and when they get it?

Some of them will be posted here, either by members or the vendors themselves, others you just have to keep checking their websites. Some vendors have Facebook pages, RVA being one, and they post restocks there.

Is it called red bali tea? The only other one i see is red bali 3.

[cheddarbear]

Right now prob RVA, but all time i’d say a tie between rva, mystic and botanical bunny.

[SpeciosaLife]

Everyone must finally have enough stocked up.

Apparently not. I took too long to complete my order and lost a key from my shopping cart. They’re down to ounces now...

It seems to take only one positive review of anything, anywhere and *poof* all gone

[BallzDeep9]

It seems to take only one positive review of anything, anywhere and *poof* all gone

Yep. Reviews are history.. sorry. As far as "good kratom" anyway. By the time someone orders, receives, samples, and writes a Review - too late. Good kratom IS gone within a few days now. Examples: SoCal RB1 - Acadica Kali - BB Wild Green - THB Red Piaman - more.

It's NOT just from MM - Many kratom fans "with money" to spend, are grabbing up the kilos !! Notice Stan David's website. Limit 5 kilos per week. Why did Stan need to put a big huge message on his website? Because a few greedy people with money, were grabbing all his stock. He's not the only vendor, posting LIMITS.

SOLUTION ? Do your Research. Make a personal Vendor List. Check all vendors on your List every week! A few "good vendors" are posting a Blog on their website. Example: Treasure House. He's the best, but others are pretty good.. Botanical Bunny is posting right HERE on MM. SoCal and RVA both have Facebook groups.

A FEW vendors are flying under the radar. Herbaldom is one to watch. Did anyone notice, Precious Mitre got a re-stock last week? He's always had quality. Okie, Gothic, Enhanciosa, many vendors with probably better kratom than average. You might need to E-MAIL a few vendors, and ask? When is your re-stock? Just an idea... IF you're looking to buy. Ask the vendor?

[K4pain]

It seems to take only one positive review of anything, anywhere and *poof* all gone

Yep. Reviews are history.. sorry. As far as "good kratom" anyway. By the time someone orders, receives, samples, and writes a Review - too late. Good kratom IS gone within a few days now. Examples: SoCal RB1 - Acadica Kali - BB Wild Green - THB Red Piaman - more.

It's NOT just from MM - Many kratom fans "with money" to spend, are grabbing up the kilos !! Notice Stan David's website. Limit 5 kilos per week. Why did Stan need to put a big huge message on his website? Because a few greedy people with money, were grabbing all his stock. He's not the only vendor, posting LIMITS.

SOLUTION ? Do your Research. Make a personal Vendor List. Check all vendors on your List every week! A few "good vendors" are posting a Blog on their website. Example: Treasure House. He's the best, but others are pretty good.. Botanical Bunny is posting right HERE on MM. SoCal and RVA both have Facebook groups.

A FEW vendors are flying under the radar. Herbaldom is one to watch. Did anyone notice, Precious Mitre got a re-stock last week? He's always had quality. Okie, Gothic, Enhanciosa, many vendors with probably better kratom than average. You might need to E-MAIL a few vendors, and ask? When is your re-stock? Just an idea... IF you're looking to buy. Ask the vendor?

I have always got good kratom from herbal salvations. You don't like them?

[thisisthehaunt]

It seems to take only one positive review of anything, anywhere and *poof* all gone

Yep. Reviews are history.. sorry. As far as "good kratom" anyway. By the time someone orders, receives, samples, and writes a Review - too late. Good kratom IS gone within a few days now. Examples: SoCal RB1 - Acadica Kali - BB Wild Green - THB Red Piaman - more.

It's NOT just from MM - Many kratom fans "with money" to spend, are grabbing up the kilos !! Notice Stan David's website. Limit 5 kilos per week. Why did Stan need to put a big huge message on his website? Because a few greedy people with money, were grabbing all his stock. He's not the only vendor, posting LIMITS.

SOLUTION ? Do your Research. Make a personal Vendor List. Check all vendors on your List every week! A few "good vendors" are posting a Blog on their website. Example: Treasure House. He's the best, but others are pretty good.. Botanical Bunny is posting right HERE on MM. SoCal and RVA both have Facebook groups.

A FEW vendors are flying under the radar. Herbaldom is one to watch. Did anyone notice, Precious Mitre got a re-stock last week? He's always had quality. Okie, Gothic, Enhanciosa, many vendors with probably better kratom than average. You might need to E-MAIL a few vendors, and ask? When is your re-stock? Just an idea... IF you're looking to buy. Ask the vendor?

I have always got good kratom from herbal salvations. You don't like them?

what's RVAs group called?

[Cock Bronson]

what's RVAs group called?

On Facebook: Herbal-RVA

On MeWe: HERBAL RVA

[jabro70]

At the moment my top 3 are Liza’s, Smiley’s and Inland. Next month it may be Botanical Bunny, Christopher’s and Fresh Alternative or Treasure House, KOG, and Mystic - It seems like I’m always ordering leaf from a different vendor. But i love trying new strains from different vendors. And i think that by limiting yourself to 1 or 2 vendors you are increasing your tolerance to those limited strains. I love pulling out a strain I haven’t had in a while and remembering again why it was I decided to get a bigger bag of it.

[Kunlong]

Me. I am. I am directly involved in selection and my credit is always good.

[gravystainonmyshirt]

Id say botanical bunny has the best variety and price. Lots of darks, lights, with source codes showing who they come from

Then id say RVA, cant tell where they come from but the names of the strains point a hint where they came from.

Mystic third cuz of price, just no dark strains with mystic, only downfall. I wish they got some fermented strains, makes me think they only use one supplier. They have been out for a while too which kind of confirms that assumption, hopefully they will try new suppliers without needing to raise their prices.

[jabro70]

Mystic third cuz of price, just no dark strains with mystic, only downfall. I wish they got some fermented strains, makes me think they only use one supplier.

In the summer they had a Red Bent - that was the only strain that appeared to be substantially different in color from most of the rest. It’s very possible that they do have just one supplier- since they all seem to be dried the same way. I wondered about it at first, but after trying lots of their strains, I realized that Vampire still feels like a red, Unicorn still feels like a fast white/ green blend, and Green Malay still feels like a good slow green.

[Bigblind]

If you look mystics address up its a apartment complex .i dont think its just a storage 1300$ a month

[Pappy]

#1 Botanical Bunny #2 Mystic Island and #3 would have to be kraydo

[NMKrato]

For the last 2 months.. 1. Inland Botanicals 2. Lizas Best 3. Tie between Smiley Time/BB Bunny

[lavender]

number 1 kats botanicals number 2 inland botanicals number 3 socal

[WhiteAngelica]

1. Botanical Bunny 2. Mystic Island 3. Tie between Happy Hippo and Mmmspeciosa.

[Bigblind]

SoCal, RVA,Smiley Time,also really like the syndicate but prices are terrible C.O.B used to be my all time favorite but i quit using them after 5 duds

[Uniiiversoul]

1. Kats Botanicals
2. Kratom-OG
3. Lizas

[thesonsangel]

I found that just because a "special" is being offered, it is not necessarily a "good deal". Still a newbie so finding out by trial and error. I got a kilo split 4 ways of greens, which are what I like, and a sample pack from one "new to me" vendor and after I read some good reviews but it just doesn't compare in quality with my very first vendor. I'll use it because it was saved money I put back for kratom but still trying to decide if it is me with little rest and body not cooperating or the quality? Think after a month, I should see a bit of difference with a couple good nights, (5-6 hrs) sleep. Live and learn and I have only tried 3 vendors. I will have to watch these discussions closer to see who is good and not; price makes a big difference to me also but hey if it is not so good quality (meaning effects like from the same strain from another vendor say; grn hulu vs grn hulu) then lower price did not help me much? Price wise, way better but... Not complaining, just commenting. I'm learning!

[Uniiiversoul]

I found that just because a "special" is being offered, it is not necessarily a "good deal". Still a newbie so finding out by trial and error. I got a kilo split 4 ways of greens, which are what I like, and a sample pack from one "new to me" vendor and after I read some good reviews but it just doesn't compare in quality with my very first vendor. I'll use it because it was saved money I put back for kratom but still trying to decide if it is me with little rest and body not cooperating or the quality? Think after a month, I should see a bit of difference with a couple good nights, (5-6 hrs) sleep. Live and learn and I have only tried 3 vendors. I will have to watch these discussions closer to see who is good and not; price makes a big difference to me also but hey if it is not so good quality (meaning effects like from the same strain from another vendor say; grn hulu vs grn hulu) then lower price did not help me much? Price wise, way better but... Not complaining, just commenting. I'm learning!

Who were you ordering from?

Maybe I can, or somebody else can chime in and direct you to at least 2 or 3 quality vendors based on personal experiences.
In my post right above yours, I put my top 3, as well as all the others on this thread. If you want to start somewhere, get yourself a split kilo from KOG for $89, plus shipping for a total of $95. I just ordered from them a couple days ago and already going to order more because it's wonderful. Between Kats and KOG they are both amazing, Lizas is also very good, I still need to explore KOG and Lizas more but they've put their place on my top 3. Also, I believe Johnsons will be reopening here soon, as he's always carried that good speciosa. Anybody else wanna chime in so this gentleman can find some product worthy of his time and money.

[DrPsilocybong]

I found that just because a "special" is being offered, it is not necessarily a "good deal". Still a newbie so finding out by trial and error. I got a kilo split 4 ways of greens, which are what I like, and a sample pack from one "new to me" vendor and after I read some good reviews but it just doesn't compare in quality with my very first vendor. I'll use it because it was saved money I put back for kratom but still trying to decide if it is me with little rest and body not cooperating or the quality? Think after a month, I should see a bit of difference with a couple good nights, (5-6 hrs) sleep. Live and learn and I have only tried 3 vendors. I will have to watch these discussions closer to see who is good and not; price makes a big difference to me also but hey if it is not so good quality (meaning effects like from the same strain from another vendor say; grn hulu vs grn hulu) then lower price did not help me much? Price wise, way better but... Not complaining, just commenting. I'm learning!

Who were you ordering from?

Maybe I can, or somebody else can chime in and direct you to at least 2 or 3 quality vendors based on personal experiences.
In my post right above yours, I put my top 3, as well as all the others on this thread. If you want to start somewhere, get yourself a split kilo from KOG for $89, plus shipping for a total of $95. I just ordered from them a couple days ago and already going to order more because it's wonderful. Between Kats and KOG they are both amazing, Lizas is also very good, I still need to explore KOG and Lizas more but they've put their place on my top 3. Also, I believe Johnsons will be reopening here soon, as he's always carried that good speciosa. Anybody else wanna chime in so this gentleman can find some product worthy of his time and money.

My bud has been glued to Johnson's Facebook waiting to find out if he will re open. Man I hope he does. I'm running low on my Johnson's batch. I got in my order right as he closed down. A grade stuff. It's been hard to find anything on that level.
I was so grateful when zenio helped me out. A lot of his strains were on that level some even better. He sent me a green from DG that really got my butt up and moving.
I'm having excruciating sciatic nerve pain and it knocked it right out. I can walk again.

[BallzDeep9]

running low on my Johnson's batch. I got in my order right as he closed down. A grade stuff. It's been hard to find anything on that level.

Johnson's, imported from the exact same Indo sources as KOG, Liza's Botanicals, and others .. Top Grade for sure, but NO vendor has an "exclusive" or anything

Example: Johnson's had White Nugroz. I bought some, it was excellent .. Liza's has White Nugroz. Exact same supplier. Very possible "same batch" even.. (depends on when shipped & received. ) KOG also carrys it .. Some of the Jong Kong strains, are also from the Nugroz supplier. My point is, we have several good US vendors to choose from... All stock the same Indo kratom! Good stuff!!

More Important: ALL vendors going into "Rainy Season" NOW, so pay attention to Batch Date, when it was re-stocked, when it was shipped - NO matter which vendor - All will be getting some weaker kratom during Winter months.

[Uniiiversoul]

My bud has been glued to Johnson's Facebook waiting to find out if he will re open. Man I hope he does. I'm running low on my Johnson's batch. I got in my order right as he closed down. A grade stuff. It's been hard to find anything on that level.
I was so grateful when zenio helped me out. A lot of his strains were on that level some even better. He sent me a green from DG that really got my butt up and moving.
I'm having excruciating sciatic nerve pain and it knocked it right out. I can walk again.

He's been glued for good reason, a little birdy told me Johnsons (Daniel told us himself) will be up and running in about 2 weeks roughly. Starting with a strain list of Mamba, Banjo, Emperor, Boyan, Chocolate Bent and a few others I believe. Hopefully he doesn't mind me breaking the news to DoubleM but I felt compelled to share.

Johnsons, among Kats, KOG, and Lizas, are my favorite. I had bought from him a few times before he closed shop, still have some of his White Banjo, White Mamba, and White JK, all very good strains. The Boyan in particular was a wonderful strain, I didn't learn to appreciate it until it was no longer around. So, when he's up and running, he will come forward on his facebook page. He is only selling kilo minimum 5 splits, but he is also providing a friend from the closed group, about 20kg to start out his own business, and he will sell smaller quantities of the same strains. Neither Daniel or his buddy have a website just yet, need to get started first but it won't be long from now we'll have another favorite vendor back in circulation.

Have a great day my brothers and sisters of DoubleM, 2019 is gonna be making some moves in the community.

[BallzDeep9]

Herbal Nation , Daniel Torres ( Therapy Botanicals) , Krulabula

OK thanks for the big graphic image but ... Facebook Vendors Suck!

Except For Johnson's Botanicals of course .. he's a good guy. Has a domain/ website, and keeps a simple page w/ strains and prices - Nothing fancy. You don't need a big fancy website !! But mainly.. Facebook Vendors should try & get away from the drama & BS.. They banned Johnson's group, even.

Now... I have Over 300 vendors in a database. NONE of these 3 you listed, would make the Top 50 - Herbal Nation = shitty Facebook Vendor! Look at their website!! (1) They don't have much kratom; (2) Prices are terrible. Yellow Sumatra one of the few "leftovers" they DO have in stock .. and they want $43 for a little 4 Ounce bag? - PPG with shipping = 0.42 which is over 3X prices on Vendor List!

Facebook Group mods have "vetted vendors" based on getting free kratom. Dozens of little groups. All running around "vetting" crappy vendors, to get free leaf... Everyone knows this. I see the worst, high price, rip-offs being pushed - I feel bad for ALL the folks who are getting ripped and taken advantage of!! / rant off thanks guys

[erinarthur]

Herbal Nation , Daniel Torres ( Therapy Botanicals) , Krulabula

OK thanks for the big graphic image but ... Facebook Vendors Suck!

Except For Johnson's Botanicals of course .. he's a good guy. Has a domain/ website, and keeps a simple page w/ strains and prices - Nothing fancy. You don't need a big fancy website !! But mainly.. Facebook Vendors should try & get away from the drama & BS.. They banned Johnson's group, even.

Now... I have Over 300 vendors in a database. NONE of these 3 you listed, would make the Top 50 - Herbal Nation = shitty Facebook Vendor! Look at their website!! (1) They don't have much kratom; (2) Prices are terrible. Yellow Sumatra one of the few "leftovers" they DO have in stock .. and they want $43 for a little 4 Ounce bag? - PPG with shipping = 0.42 which is over 3X prices on Vendor List!

Facebook Group mods have "vetted vendors" based on getting free kratom. Dozens of little groups. All running around "vetting" crappy vendors, to get free leaf... Everyone knows this. I see the worst, high price, rip-offs being pushed - I feel bad for ALL the folks who are getting ripped and taken advantage of!! / rant off thanks guys

well next time try being brutally honest .. u only dissed HN what about the others and please enlighten me with ur top 3 from your massive database !?

[beathappening]

Krulabula is ridiculously priced and sells by the ounce, not by the gram, which is strange. $20 for two ounces, $50 for 8 ounces (not even a quarter kilo), and $80 for less than a half kilo?! That means a kilo would be $170.

Therapy Botanicals doesn't even list their prices or have an actual website. Which is weird because they list a link to one, but it's an unused domain...misleading. And their facebook page is all shill reviews.

Next...

[BallzDeep9]

u only dissed HN what about the others and please enlighten me with ur top 3

hi erinarthur, and thank U for posting I hope you'll stick around awhile .. MM started last year, after Reddit's BAN on any kind of vendors .. not just kratom, they banned guys trading pipe tobacco! So Reddit now has 50k members on r/kratom - you know its different from FB - Anonymous for one & a long history. I started the Vendor List, to provide a resource after the 2016 DEA, many new vendors 2 yrs ago and, we learned about Indo kratom.

So as I posted (above) imo Top 3 is always changing, but #1 any vendor must price under the 40% level - I get "average and mean" prices for all USA vendors - make those numbers public. Kratom's had a history of head-shop sellers charging huge $ mark up, from wholesale.. We blew the lid off prices, I could throw a dart at any Top 40 Vendors and find decent quality !!

Big News this week! Herbaldom has re-opened after many months.. Clean Room Video. I would move them, right up my List! Very professional vendor. New video on their Lab etc. Most of these Facebook vendors are individuals selling personal stash, OR, rip-offs using BS marketing on website .. Krulabula has a silly name, goofy blends, and they're all 8 Oz for $50 bucks, Do The Math. 226 grams plus shipping, 0.24 PPG - Herbaldom = around half that price.

[Uniiiversoul]

Herbal Nation , Daniel Torres ( Therapy Botanicals) , Krulabula

OK thanks for the big graphic image but ... Facebook Vendors Suck!

Except For Johnson's Botanicals of course .. he's a good guy. Has a domain/ website, and keeps a simple page w/ strains and prices - Nothing fancy. You don't need a big fancy website !! But mainly.. Facebook Vendors should try & get away from the drama & BS.. They banned Johnson's group, even.

Now... I have Over 300 vendors in a database. NONE of these 3 you listed, would make the Top 50 - Herbal Nation = shitty Facebook Vendor! Look at their website!! (1) They don't have much kratom; (2) Prices are terrible. Yellow Sumatra one of the few "leftovers" they DO have in stock .. and they want $43 for a little 4 Ounce bag? - PPG with shipping = 0.42 which is over 3X prices on Vendor List!

Facebook Group mods have "vetted vendors" based on getting free kratom. Dozens of little groups. All running around "vetting" crappy vendors, to get free leaf... Everyone knows this. I see the worst, high price, rip-offs being pushed - I feel bad for ALL the folks who are getting ripped and taken advantage of!! / rant off thanks guys

Am I smelling a shill here? lol. He posted 3 times, two vendors, both no websites and simply based on facebook groups. Exactly, all the facebook reviews are shill posts

[herbalhippie]

Herbal Nation , Daniel Torres ( Therapy Botanicals) , Krulabula

OK thanks for the big graphic image but ... Facebook Vendors Suck!

Except For Johnson's Botanicals of course .. he's a good guy. Has a domain/ website, and keeps a simple page w/ strains and prices - Nothing fancy. You don't need a big fancy website !! But mainly.. Facebook Vendors should try & get away from the drama & BS.. They banned Johnson's group, even.

Now... I have Over 300 vendors in a database. NONE of these 3 you listed, would make the Top 50 - Herbal Nation = shitty Facebook Vendor! Look at their website!! (1) They don't have much kratom; (2) Prices are terrible. Yellow Sumatra one of the few "leftovers" they DO have in stock .. and they want $43 for a little 4 Ounce bag? - PPG with shipping = 0.42 which is over 3X prices on Vendor List!

Facebook Group mods have "vetted vendors" based on getting free kratom. Dozens of little groups. All running around "vetting" crappy vendors, to get free leaf... Everyone knows this. I see the worst, high price, rip-offs being pushed - I feel bad for ALL the folks who are getting ripped and taken advantage of!! / rant off thanks guys

well next time try being brutally honest .. u only dissed HN what about the others and please enlighten me with ur top 3 from your massive database !?

erinarthur, you have already put your ads in vendor listings where they belong, please quit spamming other areas of the forum.

[thesonsangel]

Ya'll are awesome for your responses, THANK YOU! I appreciate it! I need to find on here how to stay on top of the responses to any post I put; so forgetful to check without a reminder; the reason I am just now responding. Was checking to see if any new reviews on SOS. Still not much of any results with the SOS products I got but I just started taking turmeric with bioprene/piperine with it; like this morning (green hulu) so I'll have to try to remember to come on here to report how it is working; so far can't tell a difference since 45 min ago. Greens are my go to, whites don't like me; make me tired but I do like the energetic reds and greens for day; the red choc type for sleepy nite nite time! Thank you again peoples, this redheaded lady is grateful for this site!

[Payshince]

Kratom-OG

Liza’s Best Botanicals

Kats Botanicals

The order changes all the time for these three!