PANDA (2)

This is another bag that is not stamped but printed on. Lovely little panda crisply printed on the bag. Dope was decent. Nice beige powder. Average all around. No longer around though, connect has other stamps now.

Rush 5

Count 5

Legs 5

POWDER BLUE

This is garbage. Lots of fluffy white powder in the bags with strong smell of mannitol. That's because that powder is 95% that, mannitol !!!

If you are sick, two bags may just barely take the edge off, forget of getting high, or even getting straight. Stay away from it.

Rush none

Count 8 (but who care when it is all cut)

Legs 2-3 hours if you lucky!

2 LEGIT 2 QUIT

Cool name!!! This is some smart stamp! It is pretty good! Nice count, stuff has beautiful ice tea color and mixes perfectly clear. Average rush, good legs and decent size bags. Worth the money!

(when I got it first time the bags were REALLY tiny, but next few times they got decent)

Rush 5

Count 6

Legs 6

NO MERCY

"No Mercy" has nicely printed sticker instead of tape and comes from the same family like "Gucci" and "Arab Money". Problem with this stuff that this is VERY,VERY,VERY weak stuff. Almost borders on waste of money. I only get it in absolute emergency and even then when you are deadly sick two bag shot just barely get you straight! Sad because "Arab Money" was the best dope I ever tried...but that was in 2007 or so. Since then this crew puts out horrific near garbage!

Rush eh...I cant really detect any.

Count 7 but who cares...

Legs 4-6 hours, tops!

BUGSY

Finally!!! The stamp named after famous Bugsy Siegel, gangster that was from my hood Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Stamp has Bugsy's trademark fedora hat on it. Bag had usual in brooklyn this days tiny white spots. Dope by all means average too. Mixes nice clear light yellow with no residue.

Rush 5

Count 6-7

Legs 5

PINK PANTHER

This is another bag that is not stamped but factory printed on. "Pink Panther" image and tiny text goes all along the bag in lovely (you guess) pink color.

The dope is just about average. VERY nicely filled bags. Only complain that this stuff has some really strong benzo added to it (Xanax most likely) and it makes you really,really difficult to keep your eyes open even after two bags shot!!! can be super dangerous when you drive! So be careful!!!

Rush 4

Count 9-10

Legs 6

HAITI

Rush: 6
Count: 7
Legs: 5

Stamp: Purple - HAITI same (source/product) that's in red print Taliban, black print Death End (with 3 little upside down crosses underneath the words), and purple print Lamborghini with a stamp of a lambo above the words)
 "Mixes clear, strong pins 'n' needles rush, only last an hour or two compared to other stuff I've recently had, but there was enough in this bag for 2 shots, and I have a decent tolerance. White and flaky, with some small rock-like chunks that required chopping/smashing to dissolve thoroughly, most likely a fentanyl based (ed. note, cut) diacetylmorphine, which is more common here than the brown morphine based diacetylmorphine.
Also smokes well, I always take a toot to try the strength, one small hit was enough for me to feel minor effects. Some of this batch, specifically the Death Ends, are cut with miniscule amounts of crack/cocaine, but I've only copped them once or twice in the last week that had it in it. I could tell because when the bag was licked, it would give that hardcore vicodin/opiate taste dope has, but it also tasted slightly of kerosene and made my tongue numb.
Smoking it also further proved this theory, as I felt the small effects of a stimulant immediately, while the opiate high was coming up. It is not enough to speedball, unless you do a large amount at once, so I advise caution."
--reader submission PITTSBURGH, PA

LV (Louis Vuitton)--update

Legs: 6

Rush: 7

Count: 7

"The (original) stamped Louis Vuitton's are no more---instead, they've been replaced with a white glassine bag and white tape- the logo appears to be printed on the tape. Not quite as good as the older stamped Vuittons.."

--anonymous reader submission from Brooklyn

DR. PEPPER (2)

Rumor is that there are two distinct batches if Dr.Pepper one being absolute fire and another mediocre bordering to garbage. With my luck I happen to get my hands on latter. And apart from very nicely design stamp (you have to give it to them for all the details, instead of some lousy block letters) it was absolutely nothing exciting. Very shitty stuff.

I am still holding into hope that one day, maybe i will get to sample that other Dr.Pepper...

rush 3

count 6

legs 3

HELLBOY

HELLBOY is been a trusted name for more than year now, coming and going. At time being very solid to almost entirely disappointing.

This time HELLBOY is very decent with only complain being rather excessive amount of benzos (or any other sleep inducing agents being mixed in) that is in this perfect light beige powder.

It mixed clear and very light amber. Not fire but also not horrible, with legs that make up for all other shortcomings. More rush would be nice however.

rush 4

count 6 to 8

legs 8

RED ZONE

Last summer "Red Zone" was all famous stamp from Bushwick. I could never get my hand on it since I left Bushwick a few years ago for wonderful Southside.

Now when I finally got it and tried it, it was nothing but a huge disappointment. With those bags being pretty filled this stuff however is cut with huge amounts mannitol leaving you with mount of fluffy white powder. It is not very potent. Or rather pretty weak with legs of only a few hours at most.

rush 3

count 8

legs 3

NIKE

quality: 6.5

legs: 5

"Lightly pressed worn stamp (this is not from age, this is how it comes). Overall: worth it if you can get it for (the right price)"

-anonymous reader submission (BROOKLYN)

Stars (red and blue)

"Unfortunately, the quality is not like it once was.. they used to be extra fat, very good- (but) lately these have not been cooking or smoking right. They used to run like a dragon, now they simmer and go black. So, I have moved on .."

-Anonymous reader submission (BROOKLYN)

PANDA (1)

Legs: 6

Quality: 7

"Name: "kung fu Panda" (though it just says panda on it, With a picture of a panda. This is not a stamp, but it's pre printed on the bag. This is the most unusual stamp I have ever seen..I like it, I was even surprised at the quality- pretty decent."

-reader submission from Brooklyn 

RED PLANET

"These bags are not so great. Red planet - distributed by a low level dealer who stamps his own bags and thinks hes gonna be famous.. Well he might- on Rikers Island. Bags are what most would say is shit."

-reader submission from Brooklyn

Louis Vuitton (LV)

Quality: 8

Legs: 7

"Name: Louis Vuiton (just the LV logo stamped [by hand] across the front of the bag. individually taped bags. (like philly bags) Overall this is my favorite lately. I heard from a bird that a big supplier got popped last night. I do not expect to see it again and I will say no more on that topic.

This is how the count looks on the LV bags. Not bad- but like I say, these look like philly bags- they are smaller than normal brooklyn bags (aka kung fu panda above, its a traditional bk size bag..)"

-reader submission from Brooklyn 

The Glassine Menagerie (a readers vignette)

"And now on to the variety show, not fully intentional but the best photos came out with a variety of other substances that ran in and photobombed the photo and I just couldn't fucking stop them. 
Im sorry. 
Here we have an eight ball of fish scale blow.. Absolute quality there. Comes from the best source that I will not name, because I am just writing all of this from a paper I found with these strange photos and it doesn't say. Anyway, then top let we have 11-13 8m suboxone for the emergency rations kit, then we got some 20 30mg mscontins and some 2mg klonopins..Then we got two bricks of quality grade a+ dope. A mixed bag of unlabeled while glassine, and the stars party bags. Then more klonopin. Then two different types of good herb.

Phew.

Next photo- a hand full of morphine and a closer shot of the bricks of party bags and white bags. Both these bricks were healthy and from what I read on the note- there are no complaints."

--anonymous reader submission (Brooklyn) 

KRATOM (Mitragyna speciosa)

Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a medicinal leaf harvested from large trees native to southeast Asia.

They contain many natural, medicinal alkaloids, including some which react with mu-opiod receptors, giving the herb numerous positive, therapeutic effects including aiding depression, fatigue, and from increasing studies, assistance with opiate dependence. 

Murple and wikipedia articles can be found here and there.

I began experimenting with Kratom about 3 months ago as I was tapering off a year of buprenorphine maintenance and still struggling with post acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS). I've found it, personally, to be almost a miracle herb in this process and have been eager to spread the word about this natural, legal alternative.

To an opiod dependent/tolerant person the effects of Kratom will be different/diminished compared to someone who is naive, but there are still many benefits to be found to those of us who are actively reducing intake of full agonist opiates, or at the tail end of tapering off a maintenance program such as suboxone or methadone. You will want to be pretty damn close to clean to reap the highest benefits of Kratom but for the long haul this herb has helped immensely with the lingering phases of w/d, particularly with the fatigue, dysphoria, and chills.

Many online retailers of Kratom and its extracts can be found through a simple google search. Some sellers tout "stronger" extracts and tinctures.. I have not tried these so I can't vouch for their potency but I generally shy away from gimmicky "head shop" products in general. 

I have been using plain powdered leaf from a great company called MuSynergetics; having about a tablespoon (approx. 10g) of it in the morning in a cup of tea or mixed into some yogurt or applesauce. It has a mild, yet definitely noticeable effect of a clean energy and mood boost, and it really helps with curbing cravings and preoccupation with other 'addictive tendencies'. I'm not affiliated with Mu in anyway but have simply found their product in particular to be consistent and of high quality at an extremely fair price. 

I must stress that to someone with a large habit, or if you are looking to get "high" Kratom will NOT satisfy "that itch" by any means. But if you are a recreational opiate user or are struggling with the end of a taper this herb can be a great reprieve from the traditional western options that are most regularly available to us. Kratom can also have its own minor habit forming properties but to someone conditioned to dealing with a full agonist opiate dependence it really is nothing in comparison.. Personally, I have not noticed any issues with this so far (although I try to dose only every other day to be safe..)

Please feel free to leave any thoughts or questions in the comments here, or drop me a line and I would be happy to expand on any musings by this topic.

This has been a Harm Reduction post.

Stay well Jynxies, and remember you ARE in control of your health and happiness!

CONTRABAND

Quality: 5

Count: 8

"Got a deal on these, at least a better deal then normal. Bags are pretty fat and the dope isn't horrible."

-anon reader submission from PA

THE RAW DOPE

Quality: 7

Quantity: 7

Legs: 7

"This shit completely caught me off guard. The count was good, had a heavy nod, felt really clean, and lasted forever. By far the best I came across in at least a month."

-anon reader submission from PA

FUCK LOVE

 (double stamped, had a black heart on the back)

Quality: 3

Count: 5

"Was garbage, worst if copped since being in the northeast."

-anon reader submission from PA

HENRY 8th

Quality: 5

Count: 6

"Nothing special, but deff better then Fuck Love.."

-anon reader submission PA

CASH MONEY

Quality: 5-6

Count: 7

"Bags are pretty fat, very similar to 187 quality and quantity wise."

-anon reader submission from PA

24/7

Quality: 6

Count: 5

"If the count was better I would be pretty content with these bags, but as usual nothing above average.."

-anon reader submission from PA

187-ONE EIGHT SEVEN

Quality: 5

Count: 6

"Not horrible but nothing special either.."

-anon reader submission from PA

TARGET (reprise)

Target is trash NOW!!!

huge count but stuff sucks!!!

they changed name to "Body Bag" but it is still horrible!

RIGHT TIME

Another Brooklyn garbage!

no rush, no legs, little count.

don't even want to write a review!

BAD APPLE

This is by the color of the ink is the same as NY1

Just another average Brooklyn shit: little rush, no legs, lousy count. Got it once, never again.

Rush ehh...2?

Legs little...like 4 hours

count 4

EMPIRE

Brooklyn's finest!!! As of fall of 2011 this is the best north brooklyn has to offer. Nice rush, decent count and good legs. The only problem that waiting for this stuff can stretch from 15 minutes to 5 hours. At times you can get to the block only to find out that phone does not pick up for hours. Well this guy's reputation is famous!!!

rush 7

count 7

legs 8

NY1

Came in narrow Philly style bag. The dope was horrible and count was more like one of those $5 Paterson/Trenton bags. It also had strange little dots design on the bag itself. Never seen one like that before.

rush 2

count 3

legs 2

Don't waste your money! This stuff is crap!

PURPLE LABEL

First really GOOD stuff from Brooklyn, nice beige powder that dissolves clear ice tea color.

This stuff has killer legs i mean two bag shot holds me for like 10 hours.

Rush 8

Count 8

Legs 9

MICKEY MOUSE

size-7

quality-6

"These where very nice, fat bags, nice quality and seems to last for a while too. wooty woot!"

(reader submission from PA--thanks A)

G SMOKE

 

"Decent, average.. tasty rush"
size 5 

quality 6 

(reader submission from PA--thanks A)

5G

"Seems like some of these bags had more cut than others, not bad though.."
size 5 

quality 4.5 

(reader submission from PA--thanks A)

OVERDOSE

Rush 6

Legs 8

Count 8

Very good stuff all around, plenty in bags, great legs.

Reader Pix o' Brix

(reader submission *thanks Chal')

ABSOLUTE POWER

"fairly average but nice for sure, i did 6 and was nice and high for a good 5 or 6 hours. i hear this comes out of jersey to us in PA."

rush-5

legs-6

count-5

(reader submission *thanks AA)

V.I.P.

THIS IS IT! The best stuff in months! First I didn't want to get it because it came in the same blue, narrow bags as "New Chapter" which was absolute garbage. Then I decided to give it a try.

Light beige powder with great vinegary smell, dissolves nicely into ice tea colored solution.

One bad shot got me feeling REAL nice! Two more got me fucked up! Get it while it still there and still this good! This will not last long...

Rush 8

Legs 8

Count 7

Arm & Hammer

This stuff is average. There are a few complains though. First it is sticks to the bag like crazy you have to scrape it off, appearance is wet and oily, solution is cloudy light beige and pain in the ass to draw. I needed like 3 filters to draw 2 bag shot.

Nice job on the stamp indeed!

Rush 5

Legs 6

Count 6

Update:

As of today, October 5, this stuff is FIRE !!! Yes, IT IS !!! Beautiful light beige powder with distinct smell of good quality heroin, it dissolves clear in seconds, in cold water, ice tea colored solution.

Great smooth rush, absolutely top legs (12 hrs. on average) and count of about 150 mg in each bag. Just good count, not fat-fat but as they say..."healthy" count. I leaves all the competition in the dust. Buns for $80 for this stuff is also an unbeatable proposition this days.

Great, great stuff...get it before it falls off and becomes mediocre (the same thing just happened with "Fugitive" that went down from fire to crap in like 90 days...) or even complete garbage.

Anything can (and will) happen in this business.

ARM & HAMMER (October 2010, New and improved)

Rush 9

Legs 9

Count 9

All around WINNER for "Best Dope", FALL 2010 !!! :)

Body Cure

Just Ok...nothing good but not garbage. Will do the job if you're sick but that's about all.

Legs are mediocre, count is good.

Rush 4

Legs 3

Count 7

Just for Kicks..

Hello dear Jynxies, Hope you are all having a wonderful summer! Its HOT out there. Please be careful!

Jynxie Tip of the Day: Humidity affecting the contents of your stash? Store your stamps in a ziplock bag of plain white rice. Even if the powder is a little chunky already this technique will suck out any additional moisture. When carrying on your person avoid damage from sweat by wrapping etc. in the square cellophane slid off a cigarette pack... 

WICKED

Strange cut.. almost like a touch of coke included.
Otherwise decent stuff and worth the $ especially since more reliable stamps have been falling off a bit lately.. (ie Target, anyone..?)
Rush 8/10
Legs 5/10
Overall a 7-8.. go figure

Hunchback

This was by every mean the biggest disappointment in a long while. I was raging mad! Well let me explain...I got the whole bundle of this stuff ($80). Bags were rather small, some even VERY small. Inside there was yellowish colored powder with unusual chemical smell that I can not pinpoint but it wasn't usual vinegary smell of good dope.

Anyway the powder dissolved well with no heat into very cloudy (I mean you could not see trough the syringe if you put it in the sun) yellowish brown solution. All this raised enough alarms but I did a 3 bag shot. Results were: NO rush, weird taste/sensation at the tip of your tongue, feeling of mental cloud and slight buzzing feeling in the head. There was absolutely NO opiate effects (even after shooting 10 bags which I did in 20 minutes all I got is a sleepy state that equals perhaps taking a 2mg Xanax tablet!) and everything pointed towards some antidepressant maybe Seroquel (their tablets are yellowish brown) or such which is ground up and mixed with some cut.

So this was the biggest, saddest waste of eighty dollars that I can remember since that "Yankee" crap which was kind of alike this garbage.

Stay away as far as you can from this "Hunchback" crap, even bundle, oh hell 5 bundles will not produce any desired effect! This stuff IS NOT heroin!!! Thank God at least it seems to be safe and a bundle produced only mild form of sleepiness. And there is only that scary looking CLOUDY yellowish brown solution.

Rush 0 (zero)

Legs o (zero)

Count 3 (small to very small, if it matters)

P.S. By the way, after seventh or so bag I tasted the solution and it wasn't even bitter!!! (only very slightly bitter)

True Religion

Very little rush, no legs, average count. Crap!!!

Rush 2

Legs 1

Count 5

Stake Overs

This is "Final Destination" clone and it lives up to its brother name. Excellent all around especially compare to LOTS of shitty stuff out there. Good smooth rush, great legs and healthy count. Highly recommended, good quality stuff.

Rush 7

Legs 8

Count 7