NJ2NYC2NJ
Bluelighter
- Joined
- Oct 18, 2008
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NJ can't compare to what can be consistently found in NYC. I've been involved in these markets for 15+ years and can say that NYC quality, at least once you find a reliable service, far exceeds anything comparable in Newark, Paterson, etc.
the NYC game is totally different. It's dominated by organized, "professional", vertically-integrated distribution/delivery services. Whereas in NJ you're probably just dealing with some street-level dealer who has no control over the quality of the product, quality which can vary dramatically from one batch to the next. Stamps change all the time, and even within a stamp, quality/quantity can vary. If you're dealing with someone who bags their own bundles, you're still going to face constantly changing stamps and quality that will wax and wane over time. NYC outfits, however, often deal with the same stamps for *years* at a time, because it's their own stamp and they have a vested interest in protecting and promoting their brand. I know of one particular service that has been using the same stamp for over 5 years now, and the quality has remained incredibly stable over that period of time.
the NYC game is totally different. It's dominated by organized, "professional", vertically-integrated distribution/delivery services. Whereas in NJ you're probably just dealing with some street-level dealer who has no control over the quality of the product, quality which can vary dramatically from one batch to the next. Stamps change all the time, and even within a stamp, quality/quantity can vary. If you're dealing with someone who bags their own bundles, you're still going to face constantly changing stamps and quality that will wax and wane over time. NYC outfits, however, often deal with the same stamps for *years* at a time, because it's their own stamp and they have a vested interest in protecting and promoting their brand. I know of one particular service that has been using the same stamp for over 5 years now, and the quality has remained incredibly stable over that period of time.