Might be of interest to some people here. Free to download paper.
That is interesting… On average the MDMA to excipient ratio stays the same but as they say due to such large variations from batch to batch it makes determination useless.
Reminds me of the last ecstasy pills I used which were a local press. They were called mints cuz they were so small and often shaped like one. (Some presses were domed on both sides giving the look of either mints or smarties based on which way the dome went.) These pills weighed 120-140mg but were a solid 90-120mg experience. In fact one got analyzed I remember at 75mg MDMA 25mg MDA, another was 100mg MDMA.
These guys had figured out a way to use next to no filler in these pills. Their very last press looked like they had pressed crystals, you could see what looked like crystals formed into a pill shape with coloring. Absolutely wild.
What made these pills great was the inability to copycat. Anyone who tried the pills would crumble in your hand, no one could master what these guys were doing. And then one day after about a 5yr stretch they left and never been seen again. A couple of copycats have made pills similar but it’s obvious it’s not them based on both the feel of the product and the look of the pill.
That was also what made those special. Those were the only pills the old timers said were like the 90’s. I watched entire friend groups and amazing social scenes form and die with the coming and going of those pills. I still kick myself for not being able to save any, but who can save something so special like that?
-GC