agree, theres alot of risk sending clones OR seeds in the mail
starting from seed is a crap shoot you know that, i see thousands of grows on here that buy expensive packs of premium seeds and don't find even one good keeper.
If your lucky enough to get one of the elite clones out there , somehow, you've cut all the work out someone else did finding that elite plant.
Your odds are the best going with clones if you want to grow the best shit around in your area, if you're able to get them.
Strainly is a potential source for those not in the loop to get clones locally. Go with reviews and feedback, just like seeds , do your research.