Heisengrow
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It use to not be like that.i guess it is now.oh well.the 3rd hit on google is the killer when you type in the name & payment address.
it mentions cash payments
It use to not be like that.i guess it is now.oh well.the 3rd hit on google is the killer when you type in the name & payment address.
it mentions cash payments
That's cause basically everyone has loose lips.the 3rd hit on google is the killer when you type in the name & payment address.
it mentions cash payments
No but be thankful that we got it for as long as we did, lol.Are we supposed to jump for joy?
It is interesting that GU asked for help spreading the word about his business, then when word got out and sales improved, he jacked prices and neutered the rewards program.Smart capitalism, imo. I have much respect for the business model and execution of big deals and lots of them to garner sales and eyeballs. Getting the product out to the masses. All that is phase 1. Lots of people harvesting GPS buds now and more on the way. Looks like Gu~ and team are now betting on the product. User satisfaction / testimonies will determine the popularity going forward, but big deals / sales are always a nice fallback plan.
What a selfish way to look at things.It is interesting that GU asked for help spreading the word about his business, then when word got out and sales improved, he jacked prices and neutered the rewards program.
Strange way of saying thanks...
Q: And what have we learned?
A: Spreading the word about greenpoint has negative consequences. Auctions become more competitive and prices go up.
At this point since the address pops up easy on a Google search I won't send any more cash till it changes.get a pre paid credit card and have it mailed to someone you trust with your life.Could someone help me out with this? If I send cash to Greenpoint with a tracking number. Is the merchandise then delivered back the same way, with a tracking number. Definitely would like a precise day of arrival. And if you do send cash. How many days is your order kept alive to receive your payment? One more question please. Does being in a friendly or non-friendly state play into this in any way that a new buyer should be aware of. Any comments appreciated. In my humble opinion. Discretion, without question, is the most highly desirable outcome of doing business with any seed vender. Regardless of price, quality, even up to including your personal seedbanks own integrity. Safety first for me. I'm not usually paranoid at all. I'm new, not overly bright. And I have been around for awhile. But doing business with a US company is a little intimidating. And I'm definitely old enough to know I want to keep staying under the radar. Out of sight, out of mind. Any help or comments would be greatly appreciated. It's freaking me a little just writing all this out. Thing turned into a dang novel. Sorry, but thanks.
Anyone that claims they didn't know they were "advertising" for Gu" when they left a review, linked to Fakebook, Twatter, IG, ect for gold nugget rewards is either naïve or playing dumb. He got free advertising. You got free packs of seeds.
With reverse auctions, sales, and a reward system I guess I just don't understand the complaints. Nearly everyone brags how they got packs for under 40 bucks...some for nothing more than shipping.
There was no way this company wasn't going to grow beyond the forums and there are downfalls to that.
This might be shitty, but this is why I keep my favorite small seedbanks kinda quiet.
*Shrugs*
I agree.gu is all about making his customers happy I'm sure he will figure something out.he needs to post the address as a picture or screenshot format so it can't be googled and easy to find for nosy ass postal workers.You know, it wouldn't be a bad idea for gee pee ess to have a different mail to ID for cash / MOs. Something like U. N. Owens Ent.
Very true. But mail theft is not really an issue in the US at all...Europe you really need to worry about this... I wasn't commenting on the back end of the story just the picture thing. There is this as well. I once was mailing a lot of seeds over seas for distribution and the address was very odd. UPS person, "Do you want me to just go and google it for you real quick to make sure it is correct?" ....If some asshole postal worker decides to Google it and it references back to this thread that will suck for gu because alot less people will mail cash when envelopes start disappearing.
Thats,all I'm saying but some folks always have to make something out of more than it really is instead of just saying yeah no problem.
Don' get all the side chatter and douche baggery
Sure it's the standard business plan most big businesses use.Smart capitalism, imo. I have much respect for the business model and execution of big deals and lots of them to garner sales and eyeballs. Getting the product out to the masses. All that is phase 1. Lots of people harvesting GPS buds now and more on the way. Looks like Gu~ and team are now betting on the product. User satisfaction / testimonies will determine the popularity going forward, but big deals / sales are always a nice fallback plan.
The service is very good and as quick as it can possibly be in the business. You have 7 days to get your payment in. I always message who I am buying from and give them the tracking for my cash. What you do and what you order is on you...They sell bird seed a far as that is concerned...Could someone help me out with this? If I send cash to Greenpoint with a tracking number. Is the merchandise then delivered back the same way, with a tracking number. Definitely would like a precise day of arrival. And if you do send cash. How many days is your order kept alive to receive your payment? One more question please. Does being in a friendly or non-friendly state play into this in any way that a new buyer should be aware of. Any comments appreciated. In my humble opinion. Discretion, without question, is the most highly desirable outcome of doing business with any seed vender. Regardless of price, quality, even up to including your personal seedbanks own integrity. Safety first for me. I'm not usually paranoid at all. I'm new, not overly bright. And I have been around for awhile. But doing business with a US company is a little intimidating. And I'm definitely old enough to know I want to keep staying under the radar. Out of sight, out of mind. Any help or comments would be greatly appreciated. It's freaking me a little just writing all this out. Thing turned into a dang novel. Sorry, but thanks.
Thanks for the info and advice. Not overly worried. Just a first timer. Greenpoint sounds great. I'll be ready soon. Thanks.I'm not sure if GU provides a tracking number (rarely check my email anymore) but the orders do have a deliver confirmation that he has access to.
When I pay seedbanks with "cash" (not CC) I grab one of those priority cardboard envelops at USPS. They're normally used for documents. I grab a PO money order for the amount. Place it in the envelop with my order form, address it and go to the counter and mail it. Your receipt will have a tracking number and I believe its also insured for 50 bucks. I know some people are comfortable mailing cash but I'm not. And I have to go the PO anyway so picking up a MO is no biggie.
My orders from Gu come discreet in a similar manor. It looks exactly like every other package I receive from eBay, Amazon etc.
Honestly, I'm not sure I'd want seedbanks to email me with tracking when my orders been dispatched. Confirmation of payment and processed is enough of a trail.
Thanks 40Amps! That's all I really needed to hear. That auction easily gets your attention. It obviously did mine. Thanks.The service is very good and as quick as it can possibly be in the business. You have 7 days to get your payment in. I always message who I am buying from and give them the tracking for my cash. What you do and what you order is on you...They sell bird seed a far as that is concerned...
But Gu actually lowered his prices, lol. He just had to change the gold nugget system. When his popularity was lacking he didn't have hundreds of orders coming in daily so giving someone $.50 for every dollar was financially feasible but now I'm sure that is just not possible. I mean you have to pay people to work for you when you run a business, then you got rent, utilities, packaging, insurance, taxes, lawyer retainers...Sure it's the standard business plan most big businesses use.
Draw people in then increase, increase, increase!!!!
But what always seems to happen with that capitalistic plan....... quality goes down once they get their customer base!
If that's the model you like.....cool!