Big difference there. Stan has prompt communication, is crystal clear on shipping times, and you never hear of shorted packs or quality issues. Every time I have ordered from him it has come in exactly the amount of time he had said it would. This last time was about two weeks, which was what he had posted it would be, due to the high demand he has been experiencing. Not shilling, just describing my and as far as I know every other members experience there.
GA was cheaper so you would expect things to be done in a lesser manner. However, how good is getting previously cheap gear if you never get it? I hate seeing guys get screwed. This whole system only works because we can collectively hold sources accountable. If a source is not delivering product, or if we should expect floaters, or any other manner of problems, we share that experience on the board so other members know what to expect. That allows the bad sources to fall by the wayside, and good sources grow. That IS economics! Maybe Marcus will come through, but we should not be giving more money and propping up a source if he isn't taking care of our members. The money stops flowing, maybe he will step up his game, or exit stage left. Either way, the choice is his to make as long as we quit propping him up.
It's encouraging to see tracking numbers from a few members, but no acknowledgement has been made of promos being shorted, which is the same as packs missing items. It is still prudent to cut him off until not one member can say they haven't received all orders in full. If he makes good, continue buying.
How many days late would your paycheck have to be before you quit showing up to work? We need to remember that we hold power as a group. We decide which sources survive here. I'm grateful to have the shared experiences of my peers to make informed decisions. Why throw that power away?!
