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Research Chemicals
How to Buy Research Chemicals – The Ultimate Guide
Disclaimer and Introduction ( How to Buy Research Chemicals)
Disclaimer: study chemicals are not meant for human consumption; they are only meant for use in analysis and study. This guide is simply meant to be used as a teaching tool.
You may be interested in performing research with well-known research substances like 250mg Blue Ecstasy pills(molly), 2mg Farmapram Bars ( 90 cts bottles), or Adderall (30mg). Getting these chemicals for your lab, though, could seem intimidating. This makes sense considering the number of shady businesses, dishonest sellers, and downright con artists operating in the industry. So, before choosing where to get research chemicals, exercise caution and conduct a significant amount of research (not that sort of research!).
Getting Started
Pour a cup of your favorite coffee, put on your lab coat of choice, and settle in front of the computer. We’ll approach this cautiously at first.
Market Research – Finding a Trusted Company
Even if reviews on a company’s website may be phony, the companies themselves are in total control of which ones to post, alter, or even remove, and they can even adjust the star rating that appears on products.
It is much more difficult to fake verified reviews from a third-party website like Trustpilot. When a review bears the tick “verified” it indicates that the author was a consumer who was invited to leave a review after completing a purchase. Trustpilot considers these reviews as authentic as it can confirm they are from customers who pay. It won’t remove them unless they are overtly threatening, divulge personal information (doxxing), or are endorsing or promoting an unaffiliated company.
For instance, TrustPilot has several hundred, if not more, verified ratings for research chemical providers such as RealChems, RareChems, Chemical Planet, Chemical Collective (that’s us), and Eurochems. This is a clear sign that these businesses are reputable and genuine in the eyes of their clientele.
Since “organic” evaluations can be easily altered, a high quantity of them raises red flags. An organic review can be left by anybody visiting the business’s review page; a verified review, however, needs to be the result of a transaction. Organic reviews that are extremely brief, have repetitious language or writing style, or seem strange in any other way may indicate that the business in issue is creating its own feedback to look credible.
UPDATE: Unfortunately, over the past year, Trustpilot has been banning vendors left and right. As a result, going forward, you may need to look to some other platforms in order to find unbiased reviews of RC vendors. While there are other options, we have chosen to use Trustspot. Ensuring that they have a mechanism in place for authenticating reviews is crucial!
The Black Box of the Internet – Recognizing Unavoidable Uncertainty
Although third-party evaluations are typically a reliable indicator of a company’s ethical standards, some third-party forums and review websites can be just as deceptive and dishonest as the companies they purport to hold accountable. It is important to approach comments on review sites and forums with a healthy dose of skepticism because, in the end, it is impossible to tell who is merely promoting or disparaging a certain company and who is telling the truth. To determine how much trust to place in a particular review site or forum comment, you should use your own judgment.
Generally speaking, I’ll be wary of reviews that appear to be low-effort and unverified in large numbers. But if the bulk of the verified reviews are of different sizes, with some longer and more detailed reviews mixed in, this is usually a good sign.
Assessing the Customer Service and Website of a Research Chemical Vendor
It is uncommon for someone who creates a scam or phishing website to have the commitment necessary to consistently and skillfully portray themselves as a legitimate business, as scammers are typically indolent or wouldn’t have chosen such a career. Visit their website to find out how frequently they make updates. Is there a section on recent news there? Have they recently updated the look of the website or added any new products? An outdated, poorly designed website is a clue that the company is not operating as it should be, so it is best to proceed with caution.
It’s also worthwhile to send an email to your potential supplier to see what kind of response you receive. Although some of us spend more time on our computers than is healthy, a reputable vendor will typically operate during regular business hours and have a helpful customer support staff. They ought to be able to provide you with thoughtful, comprehensive answers to your queries. They should also be clear, succinct, and reasonably eloquent—as if they hadn’t spent all night researching. Basically, the same qualities you would search for in any other field.
Red flags to watch out for include not getting a response at all, giving brief and rude answers to inquiries, or acting abruptly and aggressively when you suggest you won’t be spending money with them.
Checking for Chemical Quality and Purity
Vendors who are trustworthy and professional must offer evidence of chemical purity. The results of NMR tests ought to be accessible via the website or upon request. You should stay away from them if they are unable to provide this information, as they are probably an inept or dishonest organization. You can perform your own tests using online-available reagent testing kits in addition to asking Research Chemical suppliers for proof of chemical purity. However, it’s important to keep in mind that reagent tests can be highly inaccurate, particularly when it comes to newly developed synthetic substances.
Congratulations! You’ve found a reliable vendor for research chemicals!
Questions or Concerns?
It’s preferable to be completely at ease before transferring your hard-earned money. Therefore, before you commit to anything, make sure to address any unanswered questions or concerns. Any respectable seller will be pleased that you contacted them and will be happy to address any queries you may have.
Choosing the Right Payment Option for You
Upon determining that you have located a reliable supplier of research chemicals, you will need to select the payment option that best suits your needs. You will have a variety of options, such as bank transfer, IDEAL payments, and cryptocurrency, depending on the company you are working with.
Because of their fast transaction times, relatively high levels of safety, and anonymity, cryptocurrencies are among the most widely use payment methods in this market. This is our guide on How to Purchase Bitcoin and How to Pay Using Cointopay if you would like more information about these payment methods.
Choosing Your Shipping Option (Tracked or Untracked)
Additionally, you must choose the shipping option that best suits your needs. Whenever possible, we advise selecting a tracked shipping option when working with a new and unproven vendor. Tracked shipping is an inexpensive way to ensure your items arrive safely, even in the unfortunate event of a border seizure or loss. Tracked shipping options often come with a guarantee of a full reship in the event of a lost package (read the shop’s T&C to be sure). At Chemical Collective, we ensure complete reships in the event of a lost package and provide free tracked shipping within the EU on all orders over €100. Depending on your location, you can pay between €7 and €10 for tracked shipping with the EU on smaller orders.
Patiently Await Your Research Chemical Delivery
It is advisable to avoid sitting and fixating on a window, wondering incessantly how long it will take for your priceless package to arrive. One way to kill time is to take a stroll in the park or play a board game. Nothing compares to the thrill of beating your grandmother at Monopoly or hearing the postman drop that much-anticipated envelope through the front door!
Conduct (responsible) Research
Hurray! The materials you ordered for your research have arrived. It’s time to give them a thorough inspection to make sure everything is in working order. Make sure the weights are accurate by taking the time to perform the required reagent tests. Once everything seems to be in order, you can start getting ready for your experiments. As usual, exercise caution and make advance plans. Throughout any research period, you should always be accompanied by a group of reliable scientists and researchers. Good luck and be careful, fellow researchers!
