Myself: AMA defined heavy smoker for about a decade. Typically pack slides and milk the whole thing. So my tolerance for "East Coast Headies" is pretty up there at this point. No pictures included because on some of them I didn't think to, and I had trouble scrubbing EXIF data, so for now, better safe than sorry.
Dr. Greenthumb
Stealth 5/5 - Both orders came double visual, triple vapor sealed. Didn't smell a thing until I got to the last ziplock which was worthless. The outer layer of the orders was different both times which was also great to see.
Buds 6/5 - AK / Banana Kush & Tangerine Dream are the two I've picked up from him so far. Both times I ripped a snap and immediately said, 'Holy Shit". This medical practitioner does not mess around. I found the Tangerine Dream particularly awesome. The high did not come on much at first and then BAM almost like I'd had an edible it crept up on me. Fantastic head rush, I felt energized and spent the next two hours cooking.
Communication 4/5 - Only reason it's a 4 is because it took a couple days after the order arrived for him to get back to me as to what strain I had originally received. Aside from that little hiccup, all needed communication was provided promptly.
In short : This guy should be, if he isn't already, considered a pillar of the DNM Cannabis Community. Fantastic buds, great stealth, and a consistent quality vendor.
TheBestCannabis
Stealth 6/5 - Most creative stealth I've seen yet from the darknet. Double visual, triple vapor. No scent until the last vapor barrier.
Buds 5/5 - Lemon Skunk Dog - Didn't have the best bag appeal at first glance. The nugs I got looked like they might have been sitting for a little while. Well, I was wrong. This strain was my goto sleep aid for the past couple weeks. My partner tosses and turns a lot during the night and I slept right through it on this stuff. Didn't wake up groggy either like I will sometimes if I smoke headies too close to bedtime. This stuff also tasted FANTASTIC out of the vaporizer.
Communication - 5/5 - Prompt and professional responses for what I'll admit was a stupid question which was reassuring because I did FE to get the lower price. Only did so after reading several reviews of others who also FE.
In short : Not weed that I'd try to pedal based on bag appeal, but a great smoke from a vendor who continues to prove their trustworthiness.
DiagonAlley
Stealth - 5/5 - It was a sample order so it's hard to judge stealth techniques, but package contained multiple visual barriers and did not smell. 2 days from order to arrival at door. AMAZING shipping time from WC to EC
Buds - 4/5 - Death Star - Nugget was bright green and dense but I did not notice an abundance crystals. It was also a bit on the dry side. I hesitate to say my smoke of these nugs was tainted having just finished TBCs Skunk Dog sleep aid. Vendor advertised as excellent sleep aid and I was better put to bed by the stuff I'd just finished.
Communication - 6/5 - Same day replies, usually within a few hours. Showed an immediate willingness to make good on anything less than a 5 - Star buying experience.
In short : Not the best buds on the DNMs I've had, but vendor's professionalism and willingness to make good on orders, plus a wide variety on the menu means I'll be back for more eventually.
Republic
Stealth - 4/5 - I'm not going to out his stealth methods, but I just found it kinda bizarre. But it had multiple visual layers and didn't smell until I opened the last bag.
Buds - 3/5 - The darkest White Widow I've ever seen. Nugs look pointy because of some intense trimming action that might have gone on. Has kind of a musky smell to it that suggests like it had been stored for some time prior to shipping. I just received it and it was smoked after some of Dr. Greenthumb's Tangerine Dream. I'll try it again with a clean pallet, but let's just say it did not stand up against those buds at all.
Communication - 5/5 - Responded quickly to inquires, and offered up a discount on my next order when shipping took a lot long than had been anticipated.
In short: You pay for what you get. I was amazed at how cheap this Widow was and now I'm not. If I was a dealer this would be fantastic bud to sell. But lower quality and long shipping time means I'll probably go another route in the future.
EDIT:: Well, you can think I'm a shill if you want. These are the flowers I received. The one second from the left on the bottom row looks like what I was promised. The rest do not. They look brown and discolored.
I'm sorry to hear that the Death Star wasn't as effective as a sleep aid as you expected to be. If you were specifically looking for an indica to give you that couch-lock and sleepy feeling, I think my Skywalker OG might have been a better candidate.
If you ever do order from me again, please let me know more about your specific cannabis needs and I'm sure we can get that 4/5 to a 5/5!