Is Joining a Group Buy Worth It? [Poll]

[Garbo]

I'm glad for you! Just too difficult to do crypto here in NY. I even discovered that NY residents can't have their crypto sent on lightning network via CashApp. The rules here are intense and none of it makes any sense unless the goal is to drive all NY crypto to the exchanges that are highly regulated.

Hi MingHenry. Crypto is something I'm just not interested in learning the ins and outs of.

So, when purchasing from QSC, I arrange a simple ACH wire transfer from my bank (BofA) that is deposited directly into QSC's bank (Citibank).

It's a nice, stodgy, old-school, trackable financial transaction. Only downside (though not for me; it didn't matter) is that it can take one day or several. Because I chose "ACH" wire transfer option, it was fee-free. I could have chosen "International Wire Transfer" to have it delivered instantly, but there was a fee.

There may be reasons to not buy from QSC, lol -- but just know that the payment method doesn't have to be one of them 🙂

 

[Garbo]

I have heard that people have had success using wise to direct transfer to them which I hope is true as I plan to order from them soon.

Yes, you can use the Wise app, or arrange it directly through your bank. I do it directly (avoiding fees), and it really is a very, very secure payment method.

 

[MingHenry]

Hi MingHenry. Crypto is something I'm just not interested in learning the ins and outs of.

So, when purchasing from QSC, I arrange a simple ACH wire transfer from my bank (BofA) that is deposited directly into QSC's bank (Citibank).

It's a nice, stodgy, old-school, trackable financial transaction. Only downside (though not for me; it didn't matter) is that it can take one day or several. Because I chose "ACH" wire transfer option, it was fee-free. I could have chosen "International Wire Transfer" to have it delivered instantly, but there was a fee.

There may be reasons to not buy from QSC, lol -- but just know that the payment method doesn't have to be one of them 🙂

Thank you for this. Appreciated! And QSC's bank is Citibank? 🤣 You'd think it wouldn't take several days!

 

[nurseratchit]

Say more. I’ve got a WhatsApp going right now with them (and SRY). Perhaps define newbie, mostly so I know if I am one.

I would define a newbie as someone who is brand new to gray and has never placed an order with a CN vendor and/or has not spent time reading the boards, researching the vendors and understanding the exactly what they are getting and what is or is not guaranteed. It's not that it's difficult, it's just that you need to have your act together and go in eyes wide open before you deal with QSC or really any of the CN vendors. A non-newbie is someone who will not be surprised when their vials arrive unlabeled and without batch numbers. Someone who is not expecting Amazon Prime same day shipping. You need to understand how crypto or ACH works and not require handholding. Read the vendor instructions carefully on the format in which they expect you to request your order.

 

[nccane]

There's a large popular group buy associated with a site that has very competitive reta/cagri prices that ships in 2 days. The ones running in discords just sending things off to the well known cn suppliers aren't imo.

I don't think most are worth it, but instances it could be.

 

[fetefille]

I was bored last night and talked smack about one of the leaders who popped into QSC's PepChat to inquire about a tirz order that was unfulfilled. In my defense what we all saw was super unprofessional. Had a couple GB cultists members try and digitally mug me, and then someone posted a screenshot of the leader asking members to come over to the QSC PepChat and let me have it. 🙄 So much drama, I felt like I was in middle school again for a moment

Not defending their behavior, cause I don’t know them, or you, but you start by saying you were bored and talking smack about someone…sounds like you’ve got your own table in the lunchroom

 

[geoguy78]

Not defending their behavior, cause I don’t know them, or you, but you start by saying you were bored and talking smack about someone…sounds like you’ve got your own table in the lunchroom

Oh most definitely. But I stand by my assertion that going back to the group you run and asking them to come in their defense was a little weird. I think these group buys are maybe more social group than they are for the purchase and testing of peps.

 

[fetefille]

Oh most definitely. But I stand by my assertion that going back to the group you run and asking them to come in their defense was a little weird. I think these group buys are maybe more social group than they are for the purchase and testing of peps.

I think all groups become like that, both online and irl. Humans group together and no one wants to be in the out group. I do get what you’re saying.

I just witnessed what you’re talking about, though. Someone must’ve rallied their troops and sicced them on group I was watching.

None of us ever left high school, I guess, lol