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Title: Western Union + Ralphsters
Post by: lun0s on January 24, 2010, 12:59:58 PM
I tried emailing ralphsters some months ago and never recieved an answer... I wanted to know if they'd accept western union since it is faster and more secure than sending your money through the mail. Anyone know wether I can or can't?
Title: Re: Western Union + Ralphsters
Post by: Baphom3t on January 25, 2010, 02:50:31 PM
Ralphster likes good ole snail mail.
Try sending a money order instead of money. ;)
Title: Re: Western Union + Ralphsters
Post by: lun0s on January 25, 2010, 05:43:27 PM
I'm not very comfortable with sending money through the mail. This is mainly because I'm paranoid and it could get 'lost' or damaged. At some point it could be one persons word against another and in the end the sender usually loses.
Title: Re: Western Union + Ralphsters
Post by: moorhS on January 25, 2010, 05:56:14 PM
get a credit or debit card  ^_^
Title: Re: Western Union + Ralphsters
Post by: MT on January 25, 2010, 06:09:57 PM
Ralphster only takes money orders or cash. That information is posted right on the website.
Title: Re: Western Union + Ralphsters
Post by: lun0s on January 25, 2010, 06:17:19 PM
MT> you clearly missed my point about how I tried contacting them regarding using western union since its faster and more secure.
moohrs> Can I actually use a credit card, cause I do have one I use for online purchases.
Title: Re: Western Union + Ralphsters
Post by: jabwemet on January 25, 2010, 06:38:15 PM
money orders are pretty safe.  never heard of anyone losing a money order in the mail- no one wants to open / steal a money order that they can't use.  the post office will do one for much less than your bank will.
Title: Re: Western Union + Ralphsters
Post by: lun0s on January 25, 2010, 06:54:50 PM
I've never done a money order before. Might as well check it out tomorrow while I'm out and about.
Title: Re: Western Union + Ralphsters
Post by: MT on January 25, 2010, 11:15:11 PM
Oops, sorry, good luck with your quest.
Title: Re: Western Union + Ralphsters
Post by: lun0s on January 26, 2010, 02:51:05 AM
^_^ If it costs more than 25$ to send a money order/money then I will stick with my local store that sells spore syringes
Title: Re: Western Union + Ralphsters
Post by: coyoteyogi on January 26, 2010, 05:19:33 AM
I doubt anyone on this site has ever had problems with sending cash to Ralphs. I just fold the money into a piece  of paper, send it in a "secure" (non-see through) envelope and make double sure I have enough postage on it. Buy a couple of syringes and take the risk.
Title: Re: Western Union + Ralphsters
Post by: jabwemet on January 26, 2010, 06:53:18 AM
Getting a money order from the post office only costs a couple bucks.
Title: Re: Western Union + Ralphsters
Post by: moorhS on January 26, 2010, 09:02:54 AM
money order at "Winco" if you have one in your area is 75cents
Title: Re: Western Union + Ralphsters
Post by: ImAFungi on January 26, 2010, 10:12:13 AM
I wish Ralphsters would accept credit cards. I think it makes everything much more simple.

           -ImAFungi
Title: Re: Western Union + Ralphsters
Post by: moorhS on January 26, 2010, 11:26:47 AM
ralphsters doesn't take credit card are you fuckin serious?? That is weird I imagine they loose a lot of business not having the "easiest way to pay online" crazy :huh:
Title: Re: Western Union + Ralphsters
Post by: dub504 on January 26, 2010, 11:50:15 AM
I'm sure they are just trying to avoid a paper trail and they prob don't care if people order from them or not. But know this, Raphsters is honest and deliveries are quick. A money order is cheap and protected like a check. So don't worry about it. Orders some spores and grow baby! And if you are still worried about it go to a dif vendor. There are others that do take plastic.
Title: Re: Western Union + Ralphsters
Post by: lun0s on January 26, 2010, 07:09:02 PM
Well went to the post office, a money order is 5$. If I was sending 200$ I wouldn't mind but 5$ our of a 20$ possible order just isn't worth it imo. Does ralphsters charge shipping and what not as well? Cause I might just try to send money via the mail if it isn't that much for shipping(i'm in southern ontario)
Title: Re: Western Union + Ralphsters
Post by: Azurascender on January 26, 2010, 07:44:15 PM
If you think about it, it's logical to assume that if Ralphster's wasn't dependable, they wouldn't still be in business, or have been in business for so long.
I imagine that they only accept cash or check so that they don't need to keep records of sales. I order from them when SporeWorks runs out of a particular stock, and they have always been straight forward with me.
Title: Re: Western Union + Ralphsters
Post by: lun0s on January 26, 2010, 08:00:55 PM
I hear nothing but good about them... How ever I am very curious why I've never recieved to slightest response when I tried contacting them, thats a bit of a turn off for me. Does ralphsters charge for s/h ?
Edit;
just checked, 5$ for shipping... I'm going to probably buy locally since its nearly the same price =\
Title: Re: Western Union + Ralphsters
Post by: moorhS on January 26, 2010, 09:45:51 PM
seriously is it that hard to make a descission... 1 time fee of 5$ isn't bad when you will have spores FOREVER... i mean C'MON  :mellow:
Title: Re: Western Union + Ralphsters
Post by: MT on January 26, 2010, 09:55:09 PM
Well said moorhs
Title: Re: Western Union + Ralphsters
Post by: psilocybin warrior on January 27, 2010, 02:29:35 AM
I've been using ralphsters & money orders for years, not one problem. I always wrap the money & order form in a couple pieces of printer paper. Dont be so indecisive & afraid to risk a few bucks.

pw
Title: Re: Western Union + Ralphsters
Post by: lun0s on January 27, 2010, 03:11:44 AM
Not everybody has a few bucks that is easy to risk, maybe you should put that into consideration...
Title: Re: Western Union + Ralphsters
Post by: moorhS on January 27, 2010, 09:13:12 AM
people told you a reliable way to do it, if your going to use the forum and then not take advise what is the point??? besides a long thread that is going no where
Title: Re: Western Union + Ralphsters
Post by: lun0s on January 27, 2010, 09:21:39 AM
"Dont be so indecisive & afraid to risk a few bucks." I was replying to that comment. Other people had decided to reply after me as well when I said I am probably going to buy locally again so don't just try to single me out
Title: Re: Western Union + Ralphsters
Post by: psilocybin warrior on January 27, 2010, 05:10:53 PM
If you dont have the means to risk loosing $15 minimum you've chosen the wrong hobby/occupation my friend. Go buy a chia pet or something.

pw
Title: Re: Western Union + Ralphsters
Post by: MT on January 27, 2010, 07:36:04 PM
You could probably pick up and recycle empty beer cans for a couple of days and come up with fifteen bucks. Good God man!
Title: Re: Western Union + Ralphsters
Post by: ImAFungi on January 27, 2010, 08:15:39 PM
If you're really decided to stick with just buying locally just because you don't want to do a money order, why don't you just try another site. There's multiple other sites. You should really try and use the archives. There are at least 10 other topics about reliable spore stores.

           -ImAFungi
                     
Title: Re: Western Union + Ralphsters
Post by: shroomzer on January 28, 2010, 05:27:52 AM
"Chia Pet" - LMAO ---- no offense but that hella cracked me up this morning!
Title: Re: Western Union + Ralphsters
Post by: lun0s on January 28, 2010, 10:14:52 AM
haha the chia pet comment made my morning better. But don't you gotta water those demons daily? Shrooms you just makes the substrate and fruit em and your done xD
Title: Re: Western Union + Ralphsters
Post by: psilocybin warrior on January 28, 2010, 10:26:54 AM
Glad I could be of service hahaha, I think you do actually. While we're on the subject I thought this was pretty funny http://justinadayswork.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/chia-pet.png?w=470&h=384. Just for the sake of argument, you gotta water shrooms between flushes :P. lol

pw
Title: Re: Western Union + Ralphsters
Post by: moorhS on January 28, 2010, 11:41:36 AM
lmao that's some funny shit... do they have a chia pet that looks like a mushroom maybe??? he could start with that :)  just play Lun0s
Title: Re: Western Union + Ralphsters
Post by: lun0s on January 28, 2010, 02:59:46 PM
haha it's all good you've helped/given advice ;P
Title: Re: Western Union + Ralphsters
Post by: Helo on January 28, 2010, 08:23:01 PM
I sent cash to Ralphster and got my order in 6 days. Worked out awesome for me.  ^_^

You can also ask for a free spore syringe. He will send you a free one as long as you write down that you want one on the order form. It's a different one every month too.  ^_^
Title: Re: Western Union + Ralphsters
Post by: ImAFungi on January 30, 2010, 05:59:06 AM
Seriously helo? Damn! Well I guess I'm ordering from Ralphsters on tuesday.

           -ImAFungi
Title: Re: Western Union + Ralphsters
Post by: lun0s on January 30, 2010, 07:55:33 AM
Lemme know if they throw in a random syringe for you as well, cause if so then I'll definently order haha
Title: Re: Western Union + Ralphsters
Post by: Helo on January 30, 2010, 09:08:40 AM
Just go to Shroomery.org's Sponser Forum. You will be able to find Ralphster's posts. There should be one about the new strain of the month and whatnot. Good luck guys. hope this helped.  ^_^
Title: Re: Western Union + Ralphsters
Post by: bigfatmouthj on January 30, 2010, 01:18:16 PM
Ralphsters is good, but microsporetech.com is much easier. they accept money orders and are darn cheap! $5 S&H and ive been very pleased with their products. they have a limited choice of spore strains though.  but overall a big A+  -_-