Posts by rustybison87

Gerald Lewis7 said:So, I stumbled upon this site recently, www.alibaba.com which basically acts as a massive database for products coming out of China, Taiwan, Japan, the US, and a few other major exporters

It gives you a full rundown of what they have available. In 99% of cases, you'll see the minimum order quantity, the pricing, and the payment terms right there, so maybe try digging around and finding something

As for how the whole thing actually works or if it's totally legit, I haven't a clue. But hey, take a look. It doesn't cost anything to browse🙂

In my experience, nothing is actually "free" until you finally bite the bullet and reach out to one of those manufacturers or vendors to talk business.

Donna Doyle said:

Tyler Wright here. Just thinking about things. Mostly how everything feels like it’s moving too fast lately. Or maybe I’m just slowing down. It’s hard to tell the difference anymore. Everything is loud. Too much noise in the streets, too much noise in the news... just constant static. Makes you want to pull the covers up and stay under for a week. Probably should have done that yesterday. Anyway. Not much else to say. Just sitting here. Watching the clock tick. Realizing how much time actually slips away... kaže:
Hey, can someone give me a hand here?
So, here’s the situation. I’m fifteen now. My period started when I was twelve, and back then, it wasn't exactly a nightmare. No major issues. But since I turned fourteen... it’s been absolute hell.
Still haven't found a regular rhythm yet. It feels like every cycle drags on just a little bit longer than it should... o.O
It lasts about eight or nine days. The first day, you can sort of manage the pain... but by the second, third, fourth, fifth... BOOM.
Sudden, heavy bleeding. I can’t sleep because the pain is relentless. I can’t even move... It feels like I'm being torn apart from the inside. It hasn't stopped all day. All I can do is lie here like a corpse and scream internally... I tried taking some Advil, but it barely touched it. The pain is genuinely unbearable. Honestly, I feel like punching myself in the stomach just to feel something else... I've tried everything. Massages, oils, heating pads... nothing works.
I asked my friends how they were holding up. They claim they barely feel a thing. Meanwhile, I’m sitting here feeling like absolute death... almost passed out right there in class from the cramps. It's brutal.
Mom first reacted with worry because she’s never dealt with this kind of pain before. Then the anger set in... she honestly thinks I’m just faking it to dodge class. And honestly? She still thinks that. I haven't made it to the OBGYN yet. Once I'm back in the city this September, I’m definitely getting checked out to see what's actually going on...

I was wondering if anyone could recommend some supplements or something similar. I stay pretty active—cycling, running, eating clean... Please, help me out...

Take 400mg of Advil the night before your period starts. Then, once it actually hits, take another 400mg every four to six hours... if you need it.
That ache you're feeling? It’s just proof that your body is actually doing its job. You're ovulating. It means you're fertile...

Yeah, sure. As if that makes any sense.
Menstrual cramps aren't some "normal" milestone we should all just accept(!)

If she’s hurting, it means there’s inflammation and cramping involved. Period.

So, what? Girls who don't experience pain are suddenly infertile??

placidjackal36 said:Oxygen negative ions are oxide anions. They simply cannot exist in an aqueous solution. Hydrolysis occurs, and you just end up with an alkaline sludge.

I was merely trying to point out the quicklime comparison to show you've been sold a bill of goods. Especially given that description you provided—it’s textbook marketing for those snake oil peddlers.

They aren't sitting in a solution; they are part of a solid substance. They get released through activation—a bit of moisture, some friction, perhaps even just human body temperature...

No one has "tricked" me, if that's what you're implying. It's hard to make such a claim, isn't it? And if I can't articulate the specifics perfectly, well, that's because I'm hardly a specialist in supramolecular biochemistry.

My tongue actually trips over itself just reading this stuff aloud. 🙂

placidjackal36 said:What kind of product are we even talking about here? Is it something like quicklime?

Please. It isn't dangerous at all—zero side effects.

It’s much like SilverEx; it tackles various bacteria and infections quite effectively. Truly impressive stuff.
It helps with fungal issues, acts as a mild analgesic for pain, and works wonders for things like herpes, hemorrhoids, wound healing, and burns...
It boosts blood oxygen levels, kicks the metabolism up a notch, improves circulation...

Basically a "miracle." I won't go any further than that, though, lest they kick me off this sponsored thread.

But in my opinion, it definitely beats Silvex. Oxygen just doesn't carry the same side-effect risks that silver does—if there are any at all.

There’s actually one more substance out there packed with negative ions—oxygen itself!

It makes you wonder, doesn't it? If oxygen does the job, why even bother with silver?

Not China, but maybe India: THE CRAFT FAIR IN INDIA

Who:
Shah JahanShah Jahan — I first crossed paths with this man when the Chamber of Commerce invited him to speak at our first international cluster congress. He was there for the second one, too. The guy has actually built over 70 clusters during his 30-year career. He’s deeply involved in education, and he spends just as much time on humanitarian work with various non-profit organizations.

What:
In about twenty days, there's going to be a massive craft fair in Washington, D.C. (check out the products here).

How:
If you have a serious interest in placing some orders -> I'll take you to India for free

We're talking an economy class flight out of Washington, D.C., and your hotel stay is covered for the duration of the fair. All you need to handle is getting your visa sorted—business is around $1,100, tourist is $360, and bring two photos.

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Anyway, I'm heading out there because of some other business I'm running with Shah Jahan, but I figured I'd offer this to those of you actually working in this industry. It's a good chance to head to India together. 🙂

Bradley Roberts80 said:So, look, I’m technically just an individual, but I run this pretty decent-sized boutique, so my goal is to pull the trigger on ordering a full container of assorted goods—you know, t-shirts, pants, dresses, all that kind of stuff. I was looking at some items where maybe 50 different pieces go for about $50 USD, which is basically peanuts. I tried placing an order once, and it mentioned free shipping, and apparently, companies like FedEx could handle the transport. I'm thinking customs shouldn't be much of a headache either since everything is super straightforward... nothing weird like chemicals or food or anything like that
I don't know if I'm totally reading the situation right, but I'd really appreciate any advice you guys have..
Maybe it would actually be smarter if I had a contact over in China—someone I could trust to actually fill up the container properly. Honestly, I wouldn't mind dropping maybe $2,000 for the container plus another $2,000 for the stock, plus tax... so we're looking at maybe $5,000 total. But if I actually knew exactly how much space is in one of those containers, I might even consider going bigger 🙂
Anyway, if anyone has extra tips, let me know. Or, if you happen to know someone super reliable who is already over there and easy to get a hold of, please reach out
Thanks a ton, everyone!

And I have a black cat that's white. 🙄

Bradley Roberts80 said:So, look, I’m technically just an individual, but I run this pretty decent-sized boutique, so my goal is to pull the trigger on ordering a full container of assorted goods—you know, t-shirts, pants, dresses, all that kind of stuff. I was looking at some items where maybe 50 different pieces go for about $50 USD, which is basically peanuts. I tried placing an order once, and it mentioned free shipping, and apparently, companies like FedEx could handle the transport. I'm thinking customs shouldn't be much of a headache either since everything is super straightforward... nothing weird like chemicals or food or anything like that
I don't know if I'm totally reading the situation right, but I'd really appreciate any advice you guys have..
Maybe it would actually be smarter if I had a contact over in China—someone I could trust to actually fill up the container properly. Honestly, I wouldn't mind dropping maybe $2,000 for the container plus another $2,000 for the stock, plus tax... so we're looking at maybe $5,000 total. But if I actually knew exactly how much space is in one of those containers, I might even consider going bigger 🙂
Anyway, if anyone has extra tips, let me know. Or, if you happen to know someone super reliable who is already over there and easy to get a hold of, please reach out
Thanks a ton, everyone!

Does this even help?

Bradley Roberts80 said:Is it actually possible on this Alibaba site to just... pick something out, see a price, hit pay, and call it a day? Like, if the stuff is sitting over in China $67 By the time it lands here, I'm looking at $3,000, which still feels way cheaper than what we'd pay locally, so I guess I'm just confused. Is that price supposed to cover shipping? And what am I looking at once the goods actually show up in the States—do I have to deal with sales tax or some extra customs fees? I haven't a clue. If anyone knows, please let me know, I'm genuinely curious. Also, someone mentioned that shipping for clothes is somehow free... is that even a thing? Or just wishful thinking?

It really depends on the specific deal, I suppose.

First off, I'd bet my life that shipping is an extra cost. The real question isn't whether it exists, but who actually ends up footing the bill. 😁

You can't leave that to chance; you have to be explicit about it. That’s why we have those international standards, specifically
Incoterms 2000.

From what I've gathered, CIF and FOB are the heavy hitters, though I'm certainly not an expert enough to make a definitive call.

If you bother to look into what CIF entails, you'll see it covers the freight, the insurance, and... well, other things too.
The Incoterms standards basically dictate the responsibilities—who pays for what, and exactly where one party's liability ends and the next begins.

Take a situation I dealt with recently: I was looking at quotes based on FOB Mumbai. That meant everything from the moment the goods hit the ship in Mumbai until they reached my local port was my headache to pay for.
I did some digging, and a small container headed toward a port like Savannah costs roughly $1,100, while a large one runs closer to $1,450.

Suppose I decided to pull a stunt and order 100,000 MP3 players off Alibaba to bring them over here (they go for maybe $2-$5 wholesale, compared to $200-$100 retail)—it might actually be a profitable move, assuming I could actually find someone to buy them all.

Grace Booth37 said:Have you tried any from the drugstores? Like, maybe something from Bath & Body Works?

No, I haven't. I just stuck to the ones in my usual budget range—someone mentioned those pharmacy brands tend to be pricier.

Since I haven't had a chance to hit up the local pharmacies yet—though it's on my list—what kind of prices are we talking about?

Does anyone else have specific ones they want me to compare?

Susan Nguyen71 said:Always Ultra Night—honestly, you're the only one who can actually keep me asleep because they're just too much. To be truthful, I’m already starting to feel that wave of panic just thinking about having to deal with this again in three weeks.

Stay away from Always. It isn't even about the absorption issues; it's other things entirely.

The best ones I've used for absorption out of everything I've tried are MoonPie (you won't find them in local stores) and the Jessa brand from Dell (made in Germany, I tested the yellow packaging).

By "tried," I mean I've put them to the test, in a sense.
It's a pretty straightforward method, really, and I've tested just about everything I could find at Dell or Walmart.

Susan Nguyen71 said:I’m literally shaking from the pain right now; I took a pill, but honestly, it isn't doing a damn thing.

Could you please tell me which pads you use?

I can't say much without getting "accused" of being a walking advertisement, but let's be real—most brands (and by most, I mean basically all of them) use a plastic-based backing. It’s a death sentence for women’s health, really. A total breeding ground for bacteria and inflammation.

Then there are those specific pads with a breathable, Gore-Tex style layer. Once I switched to those, after a month or two of use, those agonizing cramps just... vanished. Is it too much to ask for basic comfort?

edit: It truly pains me to hear someone going through this kind of misery.

Ladies, listen up—this might actually be worth your while. I truly hope it helps.

My previous thoughts on this matter over at the other thread.

Sure enough

Sophia Castillo35 said:If you aren't feeling it, just head over to... and look for this section: ...

And then just set things up however you see fit. Does that make sense? I suppose it does. 🙂

The first round is on me when you finally make it out to Cleveland.

briskbison41 said:If you look at the bottom of any subforum, there are display options.
That’s where you pick how you want your threads and posts sorted.

It's at the top.

There's linear, hybrid, and some other stuff too.

Personally, I’d prefer linear, but in reverse order.
Why is everyone settled on this setup, with the newest posts always jumping to the top?
Has nobody actually complained about it until now?

Is there any way to flip the post order?

I’d love for this forum to actually function like every other board on the internet. You know, where the newer posts sit at the bottom, the very first post stays on page one, and the absolute latest—the most recent one—is waiting for you on the final page.

Basically, I'm looking for a linear mode, just... reversed from how it currently sits here.

Because honestly, the way it's set up right now is just exhausting.😲

George Morales89 said:Hi there,
I’m looking into importing a grinding machine from a company in China, General Electric Inc., and I was wondering if anyone here has experience importing goods from China or could offer some advice. The shipment is about 100kg and valued at roughly $600. I’m in no rush, so I’d prefer the most cost-effective shipping method possible—maybe some kind of consolidated shipping? If you know of any freight forwarders that handle groupage or have space to bundle my stuff with their existing shipments, I'm all ears.
Thanks for any tips.

This fall—maybe September or October—I'll likely be bringing in a machine myself, coming out of India.
If you aren't in a massive hurry, I'm pretty sure we can find some room in a shipping container. (Maybe heading toward Cleveland?)

I mean, I considered if Gmail was the culprit here. I had some weird filters running at the time, so maybe that threw things off? But I’ve stripped those away now, so... who knows.

It’s like every single time, only one out of every two or three notifications actually makes it through to me.

here it is:

Screenshot of what?

My first email finally showed up today... just one single thread out of the three that actually have new posts.