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fltdriver82
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Ralphsters
#9915982 - 03/05/09 11:16 AM (15 years, 17 days ago) |
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Anybody else have problems reading Ralph's website. I have only ordered from sporeworks in the past and was looking through other sponsor's sites and am having difficulties with Ralph's.
Everything loads fine but for some reason there is info on top of info. Blocking text, pictures, links. What's up with this?
If you are running a business pretty much supported by an online community, wouldn't your website be a priority? To me it is the equivalent of walking into a store that has junk covering merchandise that is for sale. I wouldn't by anything from a store that wasn't well kept. What does this say for their sterile procedures?
I won't be ordering from ralphsters because of this reason. It may seem silly but when my biggest worry is contams, why would I buy supplies from someone who is to lazy to maintain a functioning and viewable website?
Just to clarify: I have never ordered from ralph and don't base my opinions on any past experience. I have been to his website multiple times over the past 6 months, it has been updated to include new SOTM as well as new strains. Yet, the pages are not 100% readable.
First impressions take less than 10 seconds, every time I visit his site I get the same impression: It looks like my step-sons bedroom, stuff piled on top of stuff. Who knows what is on the bottom of the pile.
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DoYouMusHrOOM
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LMAO!!! dude. earthstongue is the way to go... i 've gone through 3 of these sponsors and got a long wait and shitty spores.
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backintheriver
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how are the spores "shitty"?
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Roadkill
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DoYouMusHrOOM said:
LMAO!!! dude. earthstongue is the way to go... i 've gone through 3 of these sponsors and got a long wait and shitty spores.
Earthstongue has one of the worst reputations on the internet that there is.
If you do a search on Earthtongue in here, you will gets tons of bad feedback on them.
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DoYouMusHrOOM
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Re: Ralphsters [Re: Roadkill]
#9916257 - 03/05/09 12:14 PM (15 years, 17 days ago) |
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ive been using earthstongue for a year have never run into any problems, and by shitty spores i mean clumpy , dead and even contmd
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DoYouMusHrOOM
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and ive read tons of bad feedback of this sites own sponsors.
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Roadkill
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DoYouMusHrOOM said:
ive been using earthstongue for a year have never run into any problems, and by shitty spores i mean clumpy , dead and even contmd
I'm not going to sit here and argue the point with you.
Earthtongue has a terrible rep in the OMC... they have for years upon years.
My opinion on them is from the countless complaints I've seen on them over the years.
they might be cleaning up their business recently, and I hope that they are. I've heard that they have a new owner... but I've also heard that the old owner still is running things and is trying to convince people that he is a new owner.
time will tell.
And as far as you saying that the Shroomery Vendors have shitty spores and contam issues...
that is complete bullshit.
Sporeworks, The Hawk Eye, Ralphster, Little Shop of Spores have all been in business for a very long time selling spores.
They wouldn't or couldn't stay in business for so long if they had the problems that you said they have.
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Green_T
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I don't mean to insult, but Ralphster's website does look very unprofessional, like it hasn't been updated in a couple of years. If I were any good at computer stuff i'd offer to help him update it. But hey, if he is a trusted sponsor and delivers a good product quickly, who cares?
However, Ralph might be missing out because people who find his site without going through the shroomery might not trust it.
Also, his website works perfectly fine for me. What browser are you using?
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fltdriver82
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Re: Ralphsters [Re: Green_T]
#9917103 - 03/05/09 02:19 PM (15 years, 17 days ago) |
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Firefox I don't have this problem with any other site I've ever been to. It just text and links are overlapping-sometimes making reading impossible. Even the link, at the bottom of the home page, to webmaster@blah is overlapped completely by the copyright statement. That is the kind of thing I'm talking about. Also on home page March PE Special is covering up Our New Special links. It's hard to read them, it looks "thrown together" so makes people (myself included) a little wary of sending them money when there key add point is that they don't keep records. So I'm thinking: If they don't take the time to fix minor problems, they probably won't take the time to make sure they get my order to me before my "records" are gone forever.
That's just the way it makes me feel. Once again I haven't tried their product (for reasons above) so I am not commenting on experience with them.
Edit:
Am I the only one having problems like ^^^? I tried adjusting my screen res.
Edited by fltdriver82 (03/05/09 09:31 PM)
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Shr00mZ
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firefox and IE 8 dont work with his site. Ive been going through sporeworks.. since I updated my IE program. IE 6 n 7 are the only ones that work with it. Just have him give you the strain list, or have him randomly pick them.
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Re: Ralphsters [Re: Shr00mZ]
#9926011 - 03/06/09 10:48 PM (15 years, 15 days ago) |
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If you know you want to use Ralphsters just pick Ralph's picks. He will give you 5 or 6 for like 10 bucks a piece and they are good strains (though I know that is up for debate, but so is a lot of other shit on here.) Then you have variety, and good spores!!
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DayzeoftheNu
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Why would he honestly want to make his site that much better? I mean his target market is right here on Shroomery! You can PM him and he hits you up the SAME day. You cant ask for better. And besides, he keeps us all happy and in turn he gets the piece of mind that he is dealing with at least SOMEWHAT like minded people and doesnt worry about a bunch of jackasses bringing bad press and drawing unneeded attention from LEO's. Makes so much more sense than to build a awesome site and not know your clientele. And besides, if i ran a spore shop I would at least want personal feedback from a community based on the research of such spores. I can see where he is comin from. Keep up the good job Ralphster. You make all these people's day every time you go to the P.O. Box.
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rustypan
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^ +1
I chose to give his service a try. I'll let ya know if I have any troubles. Yes, his site is a bit "bare" if comparing to most other sites, but I would have to agree w/ what DayzeoftheNu said.
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fltdriver82
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Re: Ralphsters [Re: rustypan]
#9928738 - 03/07/09 02:28 PM (15 years, 15 days ago) |
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I'm just saying: When every new person that signs up asks "Where should I get spores?" people say shroomery sponsors: Sporeworks and Ralphsters are the two most common responses.
Any improvement on his website could only bring in more business. It's like looking at houses, you find a couple that are the same price/same everything but one looks old and the other is straight out of a magazine. Which one would you choose.
Like I've said I haven't tried his product and am only commenting on appearance.
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insomniac20
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Everything I've ever gotten from Ralphster was fantastic. No contams very fast "3 day's fast". It's a really simple site to navigate.
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DayzeoftheNu
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I mean i understand. It does look unprofessional. but my brother makes websites and if you dont have a friend that can do one up for you, getting a decent site up can be pretty expensive. He normally charges 3 grand or so to get a site up with the quality of Ralphsters. I couldnt imagine the cost for something like Sporeworks. It takes alot of doing. I could see ralphster as a stoner just like us who says "fuck it, good enough"
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LuSiD9
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insomniac20 said: Everything I've ever gotten from Ralphster was fantastic. No contams very fast "3 day's fast". It's a really simple site to navigate.
I'm on the OP's side right now... I've never ordered spores before, and I was doing a search for canadian vendors, ralphs seemed like my best bet.. yet when I go to his site, the only thing I can click on and look at is his fantastic 4 special, his 2 new special strains, the substrates/spawns, 'penis envy now in stock' and the P. cyanofriscosa link
is there no list of strains or anything?...
I've read almost nothing but good things about him... but wtf is going on here...
:edit: I'm also using firefox
When I click on substrate/spawn... then click on spores... I get taken right back to the homepage... wtf??
Edited by LuSiD9 (06/03/09 10:14 PM)
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GetHyphae
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Re: Ralphsters [Re: LuSiD9]
#10452523 - 06/04/09 08:09 AM (14 years, 9 months ago) |
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I like his bootleg website.
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79towncar
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I have to admit when I showed a friend a sponsors site and Ralph's site for her to get spores she went with the other sponsor because of the website.. I asked her why and she said "it looks cleaner" hahaha. You know how girls are.. But Ralph's reputation is A+ and his customer service is A+ as well. Everybody knows he has great products and I think that outweighs his website...
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kinderfeld11
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Yea I will admit the web site is a little 'homemade' or what have you. Personally, I don't have a probably with navigation but your right there is shit everywhere. Good product is all that REALLY matters but Ralph you need to pimp yo web site for real...make it match your reputation.
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Ritual
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Ralphs site does not work with the newer IE version. You can only view the strain list or see the site menu by using a different browser.
IE users will get no site menu which will make navigating the website impossible.
I would think that is hurting his business and that he is working hard to correct the situation. I beleive Ralph said he was waiting for IE to fix the problem on their end which will be NEVER. So ralph good luck. I had to download Google Chrome to get to your order form and view your selection which alot of people are not going to do. Great service though after getting order placed.
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I Like Alkaloids
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Re: Ralphsters [Re: Ritual]
#10482087 - 06/10/09 11:25 AM (14 years, 9 months ago) |
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I've never had any problems viewing / navigating Ralph's page with Firefox or IE...
I have to side with Roadkill - Earth's Tongue is NOT the way to go! Ralph's page may not appear as "professional" as other sites, but I've always been completely satisfied with his business. There's no reason for me to try anywhere else.
If you can establish a better business, create and maintain a better website, stop complaining and do it!
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ralphster44
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we are building a new website It will look good
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Chalupacabra
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"we are building a new website"
Cool...but...Bummer...kind of...
I love the current website. I think that it's the best one out there. I don't need flash and a bunch of fluff. The site is updated very frequently IMO, you always know the SOTM as soon as the month changes and it's easy to navigate. It's simple and has all the goods in all the right places. The pics for each strain are rad too. I spend hours just checking things out...
Well, I guess if it's going to be an improvement on the original, the new site is going to be awesome!
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LuSiD9
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I cant read the list tho... just keeps brining me back to the home page.. again, I've heard nothing but good shit avout him.. depiste teh uglt site... i just cant read the ist or anything... just brings me back to the back to the the homepage.
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Chalupacabra
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Re: Ralphsters [Re: LuSiD9]
#10491379 - 06/11/09 10:12 PM (14 years, 9 months ago) |
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What version of Internet Explorer are you using? That could screw things up.
I use Mozilla Firefox 3.0.10 and I run Windows XP. No trouble with Ralphster's site. I've heard that Internet Explorer 8 may have some issues....
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fltdriver82
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Chalupacabra said: What version of Internet Explorer are you using? That could screw things up.
I use Mozilla Firefox 3.0.10 and I run Windows XP. No trouble with Ralphster's site. I've heard that Internet Explorer 8 may have some issues....
That's exactly what I run and everything overlaps.
Glad to hear you will be redecorating your site. I will feel more comfortable referring you to my friends.
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Chalupacabra
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Weird. What do you mean by "overlaps"? Do you have a bunch of web pages on top of each other or something?
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Loveless
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insomniac20 said: Everything I've ever gotten from Ralphster was fantastic. No contams very fast "3 day's fast". It's a really simple site to navigate.
I agree, I'll keep going back to Ralphster. I have to re-up soon actually. Currently fruiting a Malabar and Golden Teacher casing on zoo doo from Ralphster and it's going great (for my first time fruiting). Only flaws are my own cultivating techniques. I've had fully colonized cakes of Malabar, Golden Teacher, Ecuador, and Palenque with no problems, all from Ralphster.
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vinnyvapor
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I actually like the current website. It has a quaint feel. And you can't beat the service!
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Lostkeys
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From a newbie's perspective Ralphster's doesn't have much of a draw. I recently ordered my first spore syringe, and initially looked to Ralphster's due to his good reputation here. After viewing his site I ended up going with The Hawk's Eye. The sole reason for this is the fact that with Ralph you gotta print off an order form and mail it back to him. Seems like it would take much longer to receive your spores than going with someone who has online ordering procedures in place.
I do understand that Ralph prefers to do business this way, I'm just saying it's less noob friendly than some of the other sponsors. I'll probably give Ralphster's a try for my next batch of spores though.
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Roadkill
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more like from your perspective.
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Tomandjerry58
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I first bought from ralph back in 03...and always have received the fastest most reliable product of any of the vendors.... I don't care what his website looks like.... he's the best imo...
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Lostkeys
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Easy there Roadkill, I'm just saying that being a newbie I can speak from a position that most long time cultivators may or may not have lost touch with. Sure, if I had been around the block for a while, I could have made a decision based on something more than which vendor is the easiest for me to deal with. That being the deciding factor is what drew me to use the particular vendor that I eventually decided to go with.
Edit: Might I add that I have tremendous respect for the work that you did in helping to create the "Let's Grow Mushroom" DVD's as I've stated in another thread they were the deciding factor that got me into this line of study.
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Edited by Lostkeys (06/14/09 09:16 PM)
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jwes420
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I was just there, and noticed while I was filling out an envelope for an order that, the Chicago PO Box, and the zip code are very, VERY similar, and almost exactly the same. I am going to PM to see what's up w/that.
box #: 95493
zip code: 60095-0493
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Ayrios
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Re: Ralphsters [Re: jwes420]
#10513740 - 06/15/09 09:46 PM (14 years, 9 months ago) |
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Is it a crazy conspiracy theory to think that in the US Postal System, PO box numbers might just be tied to zip codes? Really man, astute observation, but it isn't a coincidence.
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jwes420
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Re: Ralphsters [Re: Ayrios]
#10514190 - 06/15/09 10:53 PM (14 years, 9 months ago) |
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It doesn't hurt to ask. Especially on the subject of microscopy study and spore samples. I know the source is cool, but man, paranoia doesn't hurt if you keep it to the necessities. Some kid up in the NE area just had the FBI dress up as the FedEx Guy just to bust a spore delivery. I'll try and source that for you, but it was pretty recent, within the last month or so.
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johnm214
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Re: Ralphsters [Re: Ayrios]
#10514948 - 06/16/09 01:47 AM (14 years, 9 months ago) |
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Ayrios said: Is it a crazy conspiracy theory to think that in the US Postal System, PO box numbers might just be tied to zip codes? Really man, astute observation, but it isn't a coincidence.
Nah dude, its a reptilian plot.
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For post-office boxes, the general (but not invariable) rule is that each box has its own ZIP + 4 code. The add-on code is often one of the following: the last four digits of the box number (e.g., PO Box 58001, Washington DC 20037-8001), zero plus the last three digits of the box number (e.g., PO Box 12344, Chicago IL 60612-0344), or, if the box number consists of fewer than four digits, enough zeros prepended to the front of the box number to produce a four-digit number (e.g., PO Box 52, Garrett Park MD 20896-0052). However, there is no uniform rule, so the ZIP + 4 code must be looked up individually for each box.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZIP_code#ZIP_.2B_4
And people should chill on the sketchy discussions.
BTW, I like ralph's site. i don't need shit popping up or animations or whatever. Just a list and instructions are fine for anything I want to order on any site. No clutter needed.
And I would personally go with ralph specifically because he doesn't do online or CC ordering. A cash -oriented buisness is more likely, imo, to be the kind of guy I want to handle my order. When he ships so fast, it is not like your waiting around cuz you mailed in the order.
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jwes420
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My order is going out today.
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jwes420
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For post-office boxes, the general (but not invariable) rule is that each box has its own ZIP + 4 code. The add-on code is often one of the following: the last four digits of the box number (e.g., PO Box 58001, Washington DC 20037-8001), zero plus the last three digits of the box number (e.g., PO Box 12344, Chicago IL 60612-0344), or, if the box number consists of fewer than four digits, enough zeros prepended to the front of the box number to produce a four-digit number (e.g., PO Box 52, Garrett Park MD 20896-0052). However, there is no uniform rule, so the ZIP + 4 code must be looked up individually for each box.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for clearing that up for me. I do appreciate it.
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Doc_T
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Re: OP's post, yeah the site just doesn't work for me.
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Re: Ralphsters [Re: Doc_T]
#10517277 - 06/16/09 02:14 PM (14 years, 9 months ago) |
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i heard he has amazing spores. anyone try his b+?
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Loveless
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Lostkeys said:I do understand that Ralph prefers to do business this way, I'm just saying it's less noob friendly than some of the other sponsors. I'll probably give Ralphster's a try for my next batch of spores though.
It's hella noob friendly, just not careless friendly.
All records of any orders are destroyed after the order has been processed and sent. We keep no records of your order. We do not collect, resell, or divulge any personal information, including Name, Address, Phone numbers, email addresses or items ordered, to any business or individuals outside of RalphstersSpores.
Money order means less paper trail.
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jwes420
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My order from Ralphster is going out today. I thought that the website was VERY easy to use. The only issue I had was getting there in the first place. I typed in simply Ralphsters.com and got a mycology based search engine.
Either way, I'm pretty stoked. Best deal I found for my budget, was Ralph's Choice. 6 quality strains for 50$ + 25$ express shipping.
On A side note, curiosity was killing me about the legality of spore posession so I asked a lawyer. This is what he had to say...
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In the United States, possession of psilocybin-containing mushrooms is illegal because they contain the Schedule I drugs psilocin and psilocybin. Spores, however, which do not contain psychoactive chemicals, are only explicitly illegal in California, Idaho, and Georgia. In all states, except New Mexico, growing psilocybin-containing mushrooms from spores is considered manufacture of a controlled substance.
Now my curiosity in New Mexico is sparked!
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ralphster44
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Re: Ralphsters [Re: LuSiD9]
#10522458 - 06/17/09 08:07 AM (14 years, 8 months ago) |
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we are fixing it
sorry
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jwes420
Dude, your balls are Showing.
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It's all good! I believe that the strains/techniques should be very well studied before taking the plunge. I found the site super easy to get around/order. By the way, My order should be to you, beginning next week or so. i found a picture to include with it. I thought you might like it!
peace
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LuSiD9
reality is plastic
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ralphster44 said: we are fixing it
sorry
thanks
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Shad0w
In trouble again.
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kinderfeld11 said: Yea I will admit the web site is a little 'homemade' or what have you. Personally, I don't have a probably with navigation but your right there is shit everywhere. Good product is all that REALLY matters but Ralph you need to pimp yo web site for real...make it match your reputation.
I like the 'homemade' look... It is why I bought my first spores there.... It didnt look all flashy, like he was trying to sell me something.... I had to take the time to figure it out and how to order, remeber to ask for the sotm etc etc etc.
But, then again, I think a freezer and a couch is good front porch decoration............. So my opinion probably doesnt count.
Either way, ralphster rocks.
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Lostkeys
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Re: Ralphsters [Re: Shad0w]
#10535503 - 06/19/09 08:36 AM (14 years, 8 months ago) |
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Well, I'm a man of my word and I sent my order to Ralphster today. Really when you look at it, his deals can't be beat. I ordered Ralph's Choice, plus the spore of the month, and 4 blank syringes. All together that's 6 spore syringes, and 4 blanks for $65... alright in my book, just hope the shipping is fast!
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jwes420
Dude, your balls are Showing.
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Yup, same here! Order was sent on it's way! Ralphs Choice as well. The selection looks great! Tasmanian, Ecuador, Treasure Coast, Creeper, Tapalpa, and Malabar!
I'm checking out which strain to start with on a BRF substrate.
I do feel like a total ass though, being a chode about the fukking PO#
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DWreck
Killin it
Registered: 03/03/09
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Ralphsters Kick ass regardless. Even if his website is a little outdated the product speeks for itself. But if you want a fancy website sporeworks has you covered and they kick ass too!
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ralphster44
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wow...I remember you
hope your doing good
Ralphster44
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Bigrichshrooms
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I don't understand how someone with firefox can't view ralphsters website. I have firefox and I view it just fine. On a side note yes the site is more simpler looking but that's fine. The end result is whether you get good service and a good product. I've ordered multiple times from ralphsters and will continue to do so.
and DoYouMusHrOOM
I don't know where you get your intel from but shroomery vendors are the most trusted vendors in this hobby, and those who haven't proved that are no longer vendors. Honestly you sound more like you've got something against the shroomery and your just talking out your ass.
Personally for spores I would recommend either ralphsters or sporeworks. Both in my opinion do a stand up job.
I've grown fond to the looks on ralphsters site. I actually like it that way.
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Lostkeys
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Bigrichshrooms said: nd DoYouMusHrOOM
I don't know where you get your intel from but shroomery vendors are the most trusted vendors in this hobby, and those who haven't proved that are no longer vendors. Honestly you sound more like you've got something against the shroomery and your just talking out your ass.
Man that guys took a helluva feedback hit saying that... looks like people stood up to defend the shroomery sponsors!
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jwes420
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6 Days and my order is in! Thanks R44! I'll let y'all know how my study turns out!
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DeeGee
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Registered: 06/25/09
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I've never ordered from there either so I cannot say if it's good or not, but ... The very first time I saw the site I immediately though "phoney website." It was advertised on various websites but I was still skeptical. I was confused with the overlaying graphics (using IE) but I decided to overlook that and try to see how much a syringe costs. I found it impossible to do. Quite literally. I couldn't buy from there if I tried, and I did try to at least get to some sort of check out page. I failed.
It's not that its just a bad website it would turn people away, but it apparently makes some people unable to purchase from there. OP makes a great point that a business dependent on web browsers should be a little more careful.
I'm not saying all this to bash the website, more in hopes that they fix it!
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Lostkeys
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Re: Ralphsters [Re: DeeGee]
#10572021 - 06/25/09 04:20 PM (14 years, 8 months ago) |
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Next time read the thread, Ralph responded by saying that they are indeed working to fix the issue with newest version of IE...
Got my order in today, exactly 6 days from the day I dropped the order in the mailbox, GREAT turnaround time! Gonna do all my ordering from Ralphster.
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jwes420
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Got my order in today, exactly 6 days from the day I dropped the order in the mailbox, GREAT turnaround time! Gonna do all my ordering from Ralphster
Same here. I won't order from ANYWHERE else! The turnaround was great, and I have no doubts about where I will be doing business again.
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LuSiD9
reality is plastic
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kinderfeld11 said: Yea I will admit the web site is a little 'homemade' or what have you. Good product is all that REALLY matters.
well.. that and a site that works... I dont care what the site looks like either, but when it doesn't work there's a bit of a problem in my eyes
glad it's being fixed though... I'll be ordering from him soon
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BaseMintTees
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Re: Ralphsters [Re: LuSiD9]
#10612586 - 07/02/09 10:41 PM (14 years, 8 months ago) |
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So has anyone checked out the new site yet? I've had only good things to say about him but I'm not finding the SOTM on the new page.
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seedspore
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Registered: 06/29/09
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Ralph made another thread for this month's S.O.T.M.
It happens to be Argentina.
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motaman
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This thread has been closed.
Reason: There is too many threads concerning Ralphsters new website. Please address any comments suggestions here.
http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/10609395
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