GFI said:
If you do not live which you probably don't why the hell would you go there to buy gear bro?? I would rather risk an extra couple of dollars and getting a domestic or international source for gear...If your pack gets seized then you can basically get another one sent but if you are crossing the border with gear and get caught your ass is in deep shit...My 2 cents~!
There are pros and cons GFI, most people who get fake gear probably get it from "resellers" (re: the fake QV stuff going around now isn't going to be at a QV dist/vet in mex, plus you can examine before you buy).
You're not going to get "scammed", if you examine and buy a fake, then it's your fault for not knowing what you're doing in most cases, you're not just sending your money into a black hole.
NO ONE knows who you are; there isn't anyone who could sell you out if they get busted, as happened in SD recently.
Your name, address, PO Box, whatever won't ever be on any sort of watch list because of customs siezures.
You will never have to worry about a controlled delivery.
If you have "simple" cycles, and just grab a 50ml jug of QV 250 and a bottle of pills you can easily walk that across. Get your Rx meds on a separate crossing.
I'm not advocating that anyone does this, just saying that there is another side to the coin. Many times it is a LOT more money and you're opening yourself up to other risks by ordering through a source. It's not just a case of spending more money to reduce the risks, you're spending more money and exposing yourself to different ones.
That's my 2 cents, but I rambled on so make it 5