Viable solutions
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Tcmafia23
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Viable solutions
So I bought the 5 25g sampler from viable solutions. They threw an extra one in also. The strains I’ve tried green Borneo, green md, red Sumatra , and white Sumatra. Honestly all of them have been high quality strains with real nice legs on them. For the price it’s def. worth grabbing the sampler and seeing what strains are best for you personally. Also I’m looking to grab a split kilo and tryin to find the best deal for the money. If anyone has a preferred vendor for quality and price would appreciate if you could let me know of your favorite.
- kmu777
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Re: Viable solutions
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oohger
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Re: Viable solutions
Thankx for the link. The operation looked clean like a working Coronavirus lab. Kool to see how the pills and the mylar powder bags are filled.
~ $75 /250gm clean?? eh.
~ $75 /250gm clean?? eh.
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CatfatherB
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Re: Viable solutions
Viable Solutions? Or as other's here remember as...."Herbal Salvation"
...maybe we can get a good review for their "nodzilla" tincture?
...maybe we can get a good review for their "nodzilla" tincture?
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RumRunner
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Re: Viable solutions
Their prices aren’t so “Viable”kmu777 wrote:some of their pricing seems quite high! $75.00 for 250g
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acejestyr15
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Re: Viable solutions
Neither was their leaf..... At least after they switched suppliers! Idk about now, but honestly haven't seen even a half decent review in a long long timeRumRunner wrote:Their prices aren’t so “Viable”kmu777 wrote:some of their pricing seems quite high! $75.00 for 250g
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Slayro
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Re: Viable solutions
I used to buy from Viable Solutions (Herbal Salvation) all the time! Their product is definitely good, and certainly cared for, but, I do feel as though their prices are a bit high, especially considering the average prices we see here across the forum (for quality that is just as good, or better!). Other than price, though, I never had any issues with their product.kmu777 wrote:Thanks for the review,
I stumbled across this video on youtube a few days ago:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMqFq6MuAjM
I had never heard of them before; some of their pricing seems quite high! $75.00 for 250g of "Plantation Maeng Da" seems nutty.In that video, it sure does look like their Kratom is professionally cared for.
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acejestyr15
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Re: Viable solutions
Slayro wrote:I used to buy from Viable Solutions (Herbal Salvation) all the time! Their product is definitely good, and certainly cared for, but, I do feel as though their prices are a bit high, especially considering the average prices we see here across the forum (for quality that is just as good, or better!). Other than price, though, I never had any issues with their product.kmu777 wrote:Thanks for the review,
I stumbled across this video on youtube a few days ago:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMqFq6MuAjM
I had never heard of them before; some of their pricing seems quite high! $75.00 for 250g of "Plantation Maeng Da" seems nutty.In that video, it sure does look like their Kratom is professionally cared for.
Hmmmmmm, really?! Do you recall the last time you may have order HS leaf slayro?? I'm wondering if they finally come back to carrying a quality product at least?! But either way, like you said, plenty/most vendors around these parts are same or even significantly better and the pricing is much more competitive elsewhere so kinda no brainers for most people anyways!
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Slayro
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Re: Viable solutions
Yep - I completely agree about the pricing! I believe my last order from them was some time last spring?? I still have a bunch of it! I actually ran out of leaf from another vendor that I use (which I obviously prefer), and had to burn the HS leaf for a couple of days. It really wasn't terrible. I truly do believe that we have better quality with our vendors, here, but it's definitely not even close to the worst leaf that I've ever had.acejestyr15 wrote:Slayro wrote:I used to buy from Viable Solutions (Herbal Salvation) all the time! Their product is definitely good, and certainly cared for, but, I do feel as though their prices are a bit high, especially considering the average prices we see here across the forum (for quality that is just as good, or better!). Other than price, though, I never had any issues with their product.kmu777 wrote:Thanks for the review,
I stumbled across this video on youtube a few days ago:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMqFq6MuAjM
I had never heard of them before; some of their pricing seems quite high! $75.00 for 250g of "Plantation Maeng Da" seems nutty.In that video, it sure does look like their Kratom is professionally cared for.
Hmmmmmm, really?! Do you recall the last time you may have order HS leaf slayro?? I'm wondering if they finally come back to carrying a quality product at least?! But either way, like you said, plenty/most vendors around these parts are same or even significantly better and the pricing is much more competitive elsewhere so kinda no brainers for most people anyways!
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MikeEdoessomething
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Re: Viable solutions
Maha Kali - from when they still had their old sources - is the best kratom I've ever taken to this day for pain relief. I used to call it my "kidney stone" kratom cause I'd use it for kidney stones and it would help the pain enough to where I didn't have to go to the ER.
I ordered from them a few months ago when they were having a sale. I wanted to try the Maha Kali again to see if it was still the same. I got 25 grams for I think $10, plus whatever the sale was, so it wasn't too bad price-wise. Well it was still really good for pain, I'd say a 8.5/10 on the pain relief scale when using it for when I'm in the most pain (kidney stones). A very relaxing red. I tested it during the last kidney stone I had, and it helped the pain well enough... HOWEVER, it was not nearly as good nor as strong as 2017 Herbal Salvation Maha Kali. It had just a slightly different feel to it. Hard to explain. PLUS, Their website does day they may enhance the Maha Kali with extract. Did they always do that? I don't know but it wouldn't surprise me. So from my recent test, I don't think they have the same Maha Kali supplier, and they likely enhance it with extract, but it did what I needed it to do and helped with some serious pain relief.
I've ordered twice over the past few months. Both times only 25g of Maha Kali. Both bags provided great pain relief for my mother and myself (though likely cause they are enhanced through extracts). Both times I ordered they gave me a free ounce of Red Borneo. I'd rate the Red Borneo as a 6 or 7 out of 10 as overall quality. Average-to-good. Did what you'd expect, and helped my mother sleep. Still not nearly as good as old school Herbal Salvation. But your average quality kratom at least.
Would I order from them again? Only the Maha Kali to use for serious pain, and only in the 25g for $10 option, although they often to send emails with sales that offer %30 off which one day I'd prob jump on. I rarely use the Maha Kali as I save it for kidney stones or other serious pain for myself or my mother considering it may be enhanced. But it certainly works very very well for pain relief and is a slow heavy red.
Just wanted to share my recent experience with them. Wanted to add I don't like the shot drinks they sell, especially with the name Nodzilla or whatever it is. Not a good look IMO.
I ordered from them a few months ago when they were having a sale. I wanted to try the Maha Kali again to see if it was still the same. I got 25 grams for I think $10, plus whatever the sale was, so it wasn't too bad price-wise. Well it was still really good for pain, I'd say a 8.5/10 on the pain relief scale when using it for when I'm in the most pain (kidney stones). A very relaxing red. I tested it during the last kidney stone I had, and it helped the pain well enough... HOWEVER, it was not nearly as good nor as strong as 2017 Herbal Salvation Maha Kali. It had just a slightly different feel to it. Hard to explain. PLUS, Their website does day they may enhance the Maha Kali with extract. Did they always do that? I don't know but it wouldn't surprise me. So from my recent test, I don't think they have the same Maha Kali supplier, and they likely enhance it with extract, but it did what I needed it to do and helped with some serious pain relief.
I've ordered twice over the past few months. Both times only 25g of Maha Kali. Both bags provided great pain relief for my mother and myself (though likely cause they are enhanced through extracts). Both times I ordered they gave me a free ounce of Red Borneo. I'd rate the Red Borneo as a 6 or 7 out of 10 as overall quality. Average-to-good. Did what you'd expect, and helped my mother sleep. Still not nearly as good as old school Herbal Salvation. But your average quality kratom at least.
Would I order from them again? Only the Maha Kali to use for serious pain, and only in the 25g for $10 option, although they often to send emails with sales that offer %30 off which one day I'd prob jump on. I rarely use the Maha Kali as I save it for kidney stones or other serious pain for myself or my mother considering it may be enhanced. But it certainly works very very well for pain relief and is a slow heavy red.
Just wanted to share my recent experience with them. Wanted to add I don't like the shot drinks they sell, especially with the name Nodzilla or whatever it is. Not a good look IMO.
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MikeEdoessomething
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Re: Viable solutions
I just made a post about recently buying from them again in recent months (fall last year). Def not as good as they used to be, but your average quality kratom. Besides Maha Kali and Plantation Maeng Da(which are insanely overpriced) the rest of the stuff is not too bad price wise and they do offer really good sample packs. The only thing I got was Maha Kali 25grams and a sample ounce of Red Borneo they included each time. I would put the Red Borneo quality to be about the same as 2019 SoCal (their average stuff, not the Red Bali like gems they sometimes got LOL). Def not as good as TFH, MM, SS, LOE, BB, LIZA and a bunch of other vendors often discussed here. But it was decent. I myself will likely order the Maha Kali again, as I only use it in extreme cases so I only need to buy the 25g option, but prob just that strain only. Too many other good vendors better than Viable Solutionsacejestyr15 wrote:Slayro wrote:I used to buy from Viable Solutions (Herbal Salvation) all the time! Their product is definitely good, and certainly cared for, but, I do feel as though their prices are a bit high, especially considering the average prices we see here across the forum (for quality that is just as good, or better!). Other than price, though, I never had any issues with their product.kmu777 wrote:Thanks for the review,
I stumbled across this video on youtube a few days ago:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMqFq6MuAjM
I had never heard of them before; some of their pricing seems quite high! $75.00 for 250g of "Plantation Maeng Da" seems nutty.In that video, it sure does look like their Kratom is professionally cared for.
Hmmmmmm, really?! Do you recall the last time you may have order HS leaf slayro?? I'm wondering if they finally come back to carrying a quality product at least?! But either way, like you said, plenty/most vendors around these parts are same or even significantly better and the pricing is much more competitive elsewhere so kinda no brainers for most people anyways!
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CatfatherB
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Re: Viable solutions
.... "History shows us again and again how nature points out the folly of man"....NODZILLA!??!
....Something like that?
....Something like that?
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Benjamin-West712
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Re: Viable solutions
They aren’t the same. At all. I use to love herbal salvation 2016-2019. Ish.
My last order it declined my card a one time. Figured hey I’m tired I mistyped the iNfo. Go to bed.
Wake up go take my whole family out in-laws included for lunch. Card declined. At first they failed to mention they used a over seas cc processor. One attempt to order locked my card on a holiday weekend. I was moneyless for all Friday,?Saturday,Sunday and Monday. And half of Tuesday.
After I chewed there ass they then put it in
the fine print lol. Won’t order from them again. Sense the salmonella kratom they refused to repay for. The my card getting locked out. For 5 days. The embarrassment of my car declining in front of my wives whole family:
The way they treated me after spending over 10 k sense 2015 ish. Bye. I. Could Like post screenshots. Ect. I was cool and calm. And they attacked me in the emails and text messages and I was calm as shit. It was insane. Fuck VS lol
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My last order it declined my card a one time. Figured hey I’m tired I mistyped the iNfo. Go to bed.
Wake up go take my whole family out in-laws included for lunch. Card declined. At first they failed to mention they used a over seas cc processor. One attempt to order locked my card on a holiday weekend. I was moneyless for all Friday,?Saturday,Sunday and Monday. And half of Tuesday.
After I chewed there ass they then put it in
the fine print lol. Won’t order from them again. Sense the salmonella kratom they refused to repay for. The my card getting locked out. For 5 days. The embarrassment of my car declining in front of my wives whole family:
The way they treated me after spending over 10 k sense 2015 ish. Bye. I. Could Like post screenshots. Ect. I was cool and calm. And they attacked me in the emails and text messages and I was calm as shit. It was insane. Fuck VS lol
MOD NOTE: Welcome to the forum!! One of our rules is no public discussion of payment methods. I am going to edit out the specific details from the post. Please reread out posted rules, and keep in mind for the future. This rule is to protect all vendors processors whether you like that vendor or not. If processors start disappearing so will our favorite vendors.....