Starting a new thread here. Has anyone actually gone to a private lab or a clinic to get this specific analysis done? I seriously don't have the patience to sit around waiting six months or more just to see my results. If you have, can you give me the lowdown on what it costs and how fast they actually turn things around?
Also, I want to hear what you guys think about this stuff: Darkfield microscopy using live blood droplets Is that even remotely as reliable as the standard tests you'd get at a place like CVS or Walgreens?
Has anyone ever ordered Macarons for a wedding? If you have, where did you get them and what was the damage to your wallet? I'd also love to know if they actually tasted good and were worth the hype.
I seriously have to give a massive shoutout to the pastries from Charlotte (Facebook catering)) Look, I’m not even a huge sweets person, but ever since I tried their stuff, I am freaking addicted!!!🤣🤣🤣 Honestly, if I were getting married right now, forget the wedding cake—I’d demand their cream puffs instead😍
I just went through and scrubbed some ads and personal insults. From here on out, I’m handing out warnings, so please—just keep it civil in this sub. No swearing, no attacking each other. I’m done tolerating that crap. This forum is supposed to be a place where we share experiences and actually help one another out, not some digital playground for fighting and being jerks. You all know the deal regarding ads. If you decide to spam this place, don't act surprised when you get banned. Constant self-promotion gets you a permanent ban, period. Those who have been kicked out already know exactly what I'm talking about. Best,
Man, I swear you can find almost identical little cakes at that Millennium bakery right by Times Square—it’s where I get my absolute favorite cookies!😍😍
It looks amazing!! 😍 Such a bummer how those sparklers always mess up the cakes...😠 I actually told mine to stay far away from the food, so they ended up lighting candles around a cake sitting on a mirror instead. It looked pretty sick though.😉
David Sanders9 Honestly, just go hit up a different bank or maybe look into a personal loan instead. My home branch basically laughed me out of the building, but when I went to this other place, they practically rolled out the red carpet—approved my loan before I could even finish my sentence. It really just comes down to which bank you're dealing with...🤷 I’ve never even had an account or a card with them before.
Thanks a ton to everyone for the deep dives and all the advice. 🙂🙂🙂 Really hoping this isn't some major deal and just clears up by Monday. It feels like the swelling is going down today and it doesn't hurt nearly as much when I touch it. Fingers crossed I won't even need to pop any meds. Thanks again, seriously. 😉 👋
Thanks 😉 If this doesn't clear up by Monday, I am definitely hitting up my doctor. 😢
What even is lymphadenopathy anyway? Does it just go away on its own, or am I gonna need some kind of meds... honestly, since I'm pregnant, I'm pretty sure I shouldn't be taking anything right now 🙄
Honestly, there aren't even any other symptoms... no fever, no stomach issues... nothing at all 🤷 except for the fact that I broke out in a herpes sore yesterday... 😁.. my immune system probably just tanked because they had to draw blood from me twice this week... 🤷 It hurts like crazy, almost like some kind of swollen lump is there, and if you touch it, the pain just spikes. Should I head to the ER for this? All those medical terms you used sound terrifying and I have zero clue what they actually mean.... 😢🤷 Also, I'm pregnant, but I'm pretty sure that’s got nothing to do with this—I'm only 8 weeks along.
Hey, can someone please tell me what might be causing this pain in this area: I don't even have tonsils anymore—had them out back when I was a kid—but there's this swelling right under my jawline, like some kind of gland or a tiny lump...😢 and man, it hurts. I feel stupid even thinking about hitting up the ER for something like this. It happened once before and went away fast, but today it's been killing me all day, and the pain is even shooting down toward my neck. Does anyone have any clue what this could be?? 😢
wearytrucker22 sorry, but your post didn't sound friendly at all! I honestly can't tell what you were trying to get at, but if you’d actually bothered to read my previous post, you’d see exactly what I’m looking to import:
James Ruiz84 said:Hey everyone 😉 Got two questions here, so if anyone can help me out... 🙂
1.) I'm planning on heading over to China for business if God willing. Can anyone recommend a solid guide or someone I could partner with right now who can scout out companies for me? I don't want to waste my damn time wandering around looking for specific products. I've heard there are these "sourcing agents" who handle all this, but I have zero clue who to even ask about them. Ideally, they’d inspect the goods before shipping so I know I'm actually getting what I paid for, find the best supplier, and vet the company so I don't get screwed by some shady internet scam.
2.)
I know a woman who lived in China for 5 years and now does sourcing—helping companies find partners, handling imports, all the paperwork stuff... you can grab her number via PM...
Since the guy who posted that sounds like a total amateur, please if anyone has info on this lady, shoot me a DM with her contact. Thanks 🙏
Jacob Long You seem like you really know your stuff regarding this topic, so I was wondering: is it actually worth importing something to the US in a quantity like this: 5,000 units of some packaging boxes (metal ones... etc.) that cost about $0.60 over there? Or is it only worth it for massive bulk orders? And how do I even calculate the total cost including all the shipping, customs, and whatever else... just to see if it's even worth bringing in—because unfortunately, I haven't found anyone in the US making them. 😢
Thanks in advance!
And I don't need any special certificates for those because they're just packaging—not for food or chemicals, just basic decorative little boxes.
Just because I don't know everything doesn't mean I can't learn, and hey, just for your info. Jacob Long actually walked me through this whole process in more detail than you ever did, and she really went out of her way to help since we hopped on Skype. It's not rocket science, but when it's your first time, you ask questions because you don't know where to start. Jacob Long 😘 and thanks again, seriously.👍
Jacob Long thanks a million for that detailed breakdown. Sent you a PM.
Alright, one more thing—because honestly, all of this feels like straight-up sci-fi to me 🤣 where on earth am I supposed to find "freight forwarders"? 😕
And how do I even figure out the customs tariff for my stuff? I downloaded that spreadsheet you sent, but I can't make heads or tails of it 😕 and I don't see China anywhere? It's just a bunch of other countries... 😢 I'm still waiting on some paperwork this week, so it feels stupid to start calling freight brokers before my business is even officially up and running. Fingers crossed everything is ready by the end of the week.
I'd love to chat via PM, because the company I work for actually has 10 people on the ground in China who can grab quotes for pretty much anything incredibly fast. If you just send over a photo, we can check. We don't usually deal with these specific items, but getting the product and a good price is never an issue—it's really just about finding someone to sell it to. Since these folks are in China, they might be able to source the exact same thing from the same factory at a way better price and invoice you directly. We can even help organize shipping to the destination port or right to your doorstep, so you can compare and see what makes the most sense for you.
Now THAT is something I am DEFINITELY interested in!!! Please hit me up in the PMs!!! Thanks 🙏
Hey everyone 😉 Got two questions here, so if anyone can help me out... 🙂
1.) I'm planning on heading over to China for business if God willing. Can anyone recommend a solid guide or someone I could partner with right now who can scout out companies for me? I don't want to waste my damn time wandering around looking for specific products. I've heard there are these "sourcing agents" who handle all this, but I have zero clue who to even ask about them. Ideally, they’d inspect the goods before shipping so I know I'm actually getting what I paid for, find the best supplier, and vet the company so I don't get screwed by some shady internet scam.
2.)
I know a woman who lived in China for 5 years and now does sourcing—helping companies find partners, handling imports, all the paperwork stuff... you can grab her number via PM...
Since the guy who posted that sounds like a total amateur, please if anyone has info on this lady, shoot me a DM with her contact. Thanks 🙏
Jacob Long You seem like you really know your stuff regarding this topic, so I was wondering: is it actually worth importing something to the US in a quantity like this: 5,000 units of some packaging boxes (metal ones... etc.) that cost about $0.60 over there? Or is it only worth it for massive bulk orders? And how do I even calculate the total cost including all the shipping, customs, and whatever else... just to see if it's even worth bringing in—because unfortunately, I haven't found anyone in the US making them. 😢
Thanks, sweetie... I'm feeling a little better now. Look, I'm not asking for miracles or anything, but a little bit of an explanation would go a long way. It shouldn't just be "here, take these pills" or "get ready for surgery" without anyone actually telling me what's going on... thanks so much 😘 And honestly? Based on what you just said, my husband is the exact same way as yours 🤣
Thanks for all the replies, everyone. My doctor sent me (I think it was about two years ago) to see an endocrinologist over at MD Anderson—but the guy who actually saw me just gave me a quick look, poked my neck, told me I was fine, and kicked me out of the office!!😢 He didn't even run a single test. 😲 Honestly, I’m just so fed up with doctors lately because my husband is dealing with the exact same thing. Over the last year, he’s developed at least 20 of those fatty lumps—hard bumps, really—all over his body. When he finally went to see a doctor to ask about them, she literally just said, "It’s nothing—do you want surgery or not??" 😲 I mean, seriously?! I barely managed to talk him into seeing a doctor in the first place since these things popped up so fast, and they aren't just tiny little dots—they're big, noticeable lumps! And her reaction was just... that? Of course he isn't going back to her, but now he won't go to anyone else because he has no clue who to trust. Anyway, we live over in the Brooklyn area, so if anyone has a solid recommendation for a good doctor who actually listens and talks to you like a human being, please let me know. At this rate, I'm ready to just grab our medical records and move to a different state. Thanks again for all the advice. 😘
