UghItsStupidNIHateIT
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Nope — when putting it into a sterile vial, I switch to a fresh needle every time. Thanks for the input!
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Sterile plus depyrogenated is what you're after.
Pyrogen-Free Vials | Astor Scientific
These vials from Astor Scientific are made and certified so that no pyrogens or endotoxins can be detected, which supports dependable sample handling for sterile product preparation, pharmaceutical research, and endotoxin testing. They are produced under rigorous quality control standards, and the vials...
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Ultra Spec Sterile 2ML (13mm neck) Clear Sealed Glass Vials
If you want the vials to arrive in sealed shrink wrap boxes, place your order in multiples of 25 Ultra Spec Sterile 2ML-13mm Clear Sealed Glass Vial, Qty 1. ULTRA SPEC sterile depyrogenated vials come assembled with Teflon coated non-latex chlorobutyl rubber stoppers (conforming with USP<381>) and vials...
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Pyrogen-Free Vials | Astor Scientific
These vials from Astor Scientific are made and certified so that no pyrogens or endotoxins can be detected, which supports dependable sample handling for sterile product preparation, pharmaceutical research, and endotoxin testing. They are produced under rigorous quality control standards, and the vials...
www.astorscientific.us
Ultra Spec Sterile 2ML (13mm neck) Clear Sealed Glass Vials
If you want the vials to arrive in sealed shrink wrap boxes, place your order in multiples of 25 Ultra Spec Sterile 2ML-13mm Clear Sealed Glass Vial, Qty 1. ULTRA SPEC sterile depyrogenated vials come assembled with Teflon coated non-latex chlorobutyl rubber stoppers (conforming with USP<381>) and vials...
www.medical-and-lab-supplies.com
Whiynot20026
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Thanks once more to BNLFL. All the supplies are here now. I’m really looking forward to getting started with filtering. At this point I just have to figure out GBs.
Bill
Bill
UghItsStupidNIHateIT
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Man, the learning curve on this is no joke. Yesterday my initial GB package finally arrived, and honestly it's been a pain.
Whiynot20026
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That's unfortunate. I genuinely want to know the reason they're a thing? And do they only apply to certain cities? I don't require many peps, yet I notice plenty of people going that route.
Bill
Whiynot20026
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Basically, this works just like fight club. Rules are something I really enjoy.
Bill
UghItsStupidNIHateIT
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I’m part of a site/community that runs group buys. For $10 each month, I’m able to use a credit card during their weekly group buy. To me, it’s worth it because I skip the hassle of crypto, customs, and testing—they test every 100 vials. This is the simplest route in my case, though plenty of folks get by just fine through discord and other sites.
Whiynot20026
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That’s a great deal in my book. I can’t stand any of that either. Still, that uncertainty is like 90% of the thrill—will your peps ever show up from China, or will you end up on a customs watch list? And Crypto. Just the best. Not. Thanks for sharing.
Bill
All joking aside, one reason I’m a fan of GBs is that they make it easier to stock up: buying multiple kits in one go often comes with a much better price. With a Group Promotion Vendor, that vendor handles the back-and-forth with the supplier and secures a lower cost because of the total number of kits the group is ordering. Frequently, the amount you pay already covers testing arranged by the Group Promotion Vendor. When the Group Promotion Vendor isn’t providing testing, it’s common for enough participants to band together and create a test group. Even when basic M/P/I has already been covered, plenty of people still put together a test group to check for additional items such as sterility or endotoxins.
The only downside is that patience is required. Sometimes the entire process can stretch to 12 weeks. Typically, though, it takes 6-8 weeks.
BNLFL
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Exactly right.
It's possible for it to stretch to 3 months, though it typically moves quicker. You pay in advance, then expect to wait somewhere around 6-12 weeks. One of mine took roughly 5 weeks and is due to arrive Monday. I got 3 R30 kits at $110 apiece.
Whiynot20026
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Finding out that these are out there is really good news. What’s the process for getting into one? And what signs tell you it’s a solid one to be part of? My guess is it comes down to folks you connect with online and decide to trust. The testing part appeals to me the most. That’s where the value is.
Bill
BNLFL
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I genuinely refer to them as organizers. Every one of my primary spots has a solid one, and every single one of them is a girl.New2ton said:
I find it hilarious that "vendor" is now the go-to substitute for "organ - izer"
BNLFL
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Ah, young Skywalker, your time will arrive.
Just my 2 cents.
- With a group buy, there's a better chance all the vials originate from a single production run (batch). That means testing a few randomly selected vials can actually represent the remaining ones. So the test results carry real meaning. Most folks who test on their own (even as part of group testing) can't be sure it applies to their other vials. The supply chain might be shuffling batches in any random way.
- Testing is often included as part of the arrangement. And some GBs may even throw in additional tests beyond the basic ones. It makes the whole thing a bit more efficient.
- Running tests on larger batches makes sense. Otherwise, you end up with a lot of redundant testing - checking the same batch again and again.
- GBs tend to come with some pricing advantage.
Whiynot20026
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I belong to a solid group. We don’t do GB, but we support one another and the pricing we get is reliable. Nothing to complain about. Plus my stash is excellent. Reta is an absolute favorite right now. Still, Cagri and Lora are on my radar. I simply want new toys. And frequently.
Bill