USA how to order from seed banks help

[TorturedSoul]

So none of my shipments in US have been disguised at all. Seedsmans ships to a HQ in the states and then ships to you domestic. My understanding the likelihood of getting caught domestic is minimal for seeds. Someone chime in if this is dead wrong. I laughed the first time I opened the manilla envelope and bam there were the seed packages.

Naw, you're safe unless/until the man in the middle gets caught. If that happens, it's probably going to end up being a federal case and the person won't immediately get shut down. They like to monitor things and collect additional evidence for a period of time. But the overall odds of that happening are probably fairly low. I'm so paranoid that my shadow stays at least ten feet away from me, lol, and such things don't bother me all that much. <SHRUGS> I figure it's exponentially safer than ordering from a wholly domestic entity (especially if it's an out-of-state one). They're only safe unless/until someone at the D. gets bored, then they're looking at a little vacation at a place where the list of possible activities includes things I'd never willingly consent to.

 

[Modest Grower]

You are dead on with the comment that they like to wait and monitor. It's what fuels my paranoia haha something like penaopticon (spelling) it is a criminal justice term for a prison design. The prisoners can't tell when you are watching them so they have to behave as you could be watching them at any time

 

[TorturedSoul]

That'd be great if prisons were full of good little citizens, I suppose. Sadly, that's not the case. And a lot of them are serving sentences of anywhere from six years to life. The most (IIRC) you can get knocked off a federal sentence for "good behavior" is something like 54 days per year. A lot of those people probably equate a multi-year sentence with life, anyway - in which case, any amount added to their original sentence as a form of punishment for bad behavior... is just a number.

 

[Modest Grower]

That'd be great if prisons were full of good little citizens, I suppose. Sadly, that's not the case. And a lot of them are serving sentences of anywhere from six years to life. The most (IIRC) you can get knocked off a federal sentence for "good behavior" is something like 54 days per year. A lot of those people probably equate a multi-year sentence with life, anyway - in which case, any amount added to their original sentence as a form of punishment for bad behavior... is just a number.

Haha yeah, I was just using it as an analogy but I agree 100% with your assesment

 

[Modest Grower]

Not to hijack the thread but I believe they have used that approach on citizens in many applications the prison design was just one failed application.

 

[BigDannel]

You are dead on with the comment that they like to wait and monitor. It's what fuels my paranoia haha something like penaopticon (spelling) it is a criminal justice term for a prison design. The prisoners can't tell when you are watching them so they have to behave as you could be watching them at any time

To be honest, as someone who works for the government (very different area), I would think they do not have the resources for that. If customs has referred someone to be monitored, it's for something BIG. Not even like large scale growing big, IRS will probably get those guys for tax evasion or something as the highest charge. My co-workers son in law works cyber crimes for a federal agency, basically sweeping through message boards and more advanced shit. He said they're looking at stuff like human trafficking, child pornography, weapons trafficking, etc... I understand the paranoia but I wouldn't let it fester too much. Resources are limited and need to be used on the big kahunas so they get a nice photo op pic of the bust for the media.

 

[multiVortex]

I kind of like the thought of getting a toy surprise with my seeds, brings back childhood memories of cereal prizes.

Bout the same quality too.

 

[Modest Grower]

I appreciate that. I don't let it stop me but I gotta work on not letting it bother me. I hope they catch the real bad guys!

 

[TorturedSoul]

I forget the actual percentage of packages that even get inspected, but it's a pretty low number. That's for "randoms," of course. It's still enough to cause stress and to make a person be reasonably careful (or it should be), but you're probably better off worrying about getting mugged the next time you venture into a large city. Or as I ended up learning, unknowingly walking into a robbery by trying to ask a convenience store clerk how to get to Wrigley Field .

I know a few other people who've received "the letter" instead of seeds. One personally, and two by way of the Internet. None of us ever ended up getting busted. And I, at least, got a free reshipment, lol, so all I lost was time.

Try to be relatively low-key, use a modicum of common sense (in all things), and you'll be fine. If you need cannabis seeds, buy them. Use one of our forum sponsors, if possible. They help pay for its upkeep, so that we don't have to. . . .

 

[multiVortex]

Or as I ended up learning, unknowingly walking into a robbery by trying to ask a convenience store clerk how to get to Wrigley Field .

Having been there, done that a lot, I can't help but laugh (now) at the whole thing. First time I went to Wrigley in the mid 90's I get flagged by some guy on the street to park back behind and between these buildings. It was sketchy as hell to me, and I wondered the whole game whether or not my truck was going to be there.

It was, there were quite a few cars back there. I guess it was parking for the buildings or something, and the people move for game days then split the "profit". But they were there watching all the cars, and turns out were pretty nice people. (Well, as nice as people that flag you down to park in a back alley can be. )

Tell you what though, every time I walk into Wrigley I get goosebumps. If you like baseball and appreciate history, it's awesome. Nothing like it really left any more. You walk up and are standing on the main corner, and bam. That's right where the whole goat thing went down. (Obviously new concrete since then, but still.) Or the ivy on the outfield wall. The list of neat little historic tidbits goes on and on.

OK, back to our regularly scheduled topic.

 

[TorturedSoul]

Having been there, done that a lot, I can't help but laugh (now) at the whole thing.

I wasn't laughing at the time, I was too busy bleeding all over the parking lot. And this is kind of weird, but thinking that I shouldn't have bought an entire carton of Kools that morning.

 

[multiVortex]

I wasn't laughing at the time, I was too busy bleeding all over the parking lot. And this is kind of weird, but thinking that I shouldn't have bought an entire carton of Kools that morning.

Oh damn. That doesn't sound so good!

I can't say I'm a fan of Chicago. I made the best of the short time I spent there, but it's not a place I would be sad to never visit again.

 

[TorturedSoul]

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[Modest Grower]

Love that buttery crust deep dish though

 

[beez0404]

My last two orders with Seedsman I paid with Zelle through my bank. I am not a computer savvy guy but was actually able to figure this out. It was quick and painless and I felt comfortable making such a payment. I ordered 12 seeds and got 12 free seeds included. Adding in the freebies I paid $3.95 per seed which included shipping with tracking and insurance.

I felt good about Zelle. Not sure I would feel the same sending cash.

 

[4fingerlidday]

go to California craigslist and look in different area's .You will be happy with what you find I have used several people and have been real pleased with price and all,they have Auto's .feminized.I stopped buying from over sea's rip offs,never again

 

[Waltergrows]

So it’s pretty easy window shopping in most of these seedbanks. But when I go to check out that’s where things get complex. There asking for bitcoins what? International bank transfers, what? What happened to good old debit cards.
Does anyone have experience making orders from the USA with any of the sponsors here.
And is it to much to ask for help on how to place an order? Like a nice picture tutorial would be great if possible.
anyone mind sharing your experience of ordering seeds with me?
The order barrier is what is stopping me from placing an order. Any help would be awesome and much appreciated.

Cropkingseeds takes credit card and ships quickly... No need for fear.

 

[multiVortex]

Cropkingseeds takes credit card and ships quickly... No need for fear.

Except their genetics.

 

[beez0404]

I'm 100% sure I won't be shopping for cannabis seeds on Craigslist. Not sure if that was a joke or not but...……..

Crop King seeds used to be a sponsor here on 420. I was pretty new here when all the fuss started about their horrible customer service and poor quality genetics. Not long after that they were gone as sponsors. I never grew any CKS seeds so what I am sharing is hearsay. All the commotion scared me away.

I like Seedsman Seeds. They have a HUGE inventory with thousands of different strains and a ton of different breeders. Fair, competitive prices and generous free seeds.

Now, if you are in the market for outstanding genetics and are willing to spend the money you can purchase from Neptune Seeds from California also a 420 Magazine sponsor. They carry seeds from top breeders such as Exotic Genetix , Humboldt Seed Organization, and my personal favorite In House Genetics to name a few.

 

[Highbrixbotany2018]

So it’s pretty easy window shopping in most of these seedbanks. But when I go to check out that’s where things get complex. There asking for bitcoins what? International bank transfers, what? What happened to good old debit cards.
Does anyone have experience making orders from the USA with any of the sponsors here.
And is it to much to ask for help on how to place an order? Like a nice picture tutorial would be great if possible.
anyone mind sharing your experience of ordering seeds with me?
The order barrier is what is stopping me from placing an order. Any help would be awesome and much appreciated.

Attitude seeds. They sell everything. Takes visa. You’ll need to call your credit card company after it’s rejected. It won’t get rejected twice.