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Why is it SO much cheaper in Mexico and is it safe — need advice

PharmacoVig_BOS Wed, Feb 21, 2024 at 10:40 PM 12 replies 2,101 viewsPage 1 of 3
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PharmacoVig_BOS
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Feb 21, 2024 at 10:40 PM#1

Living somewhere the domestic route does not exist, which makes most of the advice on this board inapplicable to me.

What I am after is which of the variables in a cross-border order actually determine the outcome, and which are superstition.

I would rather have one careful answer than five confident ones.

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FDA_TrackerJim
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Feb 21, 2024 at 10:50 PM#2
PharmacoVig_BOS said:
Living somewhere the domestic route does not exist, which makes most of the advice on this board inapplicable to me.

My experience ordering cross-border ordering internationally: I've ordered from an Indian manufacturer. Customs can be hit or miss.

Shipping time: 14-28 days
Customs clearance: required import documentation
Quality: Janoshik tested at 97.5% purity

International ordering adds complexity but can save 60-80% compared to US prices. Research your country's import laws first.

Last edited: Feb 22, 2024 at 1:50 AM
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Feb 21, 2024 at 11:00 PM#3
FDA_TrackerJim said:
My experience ordering cross-border ordering internationally: I've ordered from an Indian manufacturer.

International shipping tracking for cross-border ordering orders: my experience with customs in the US when ordering from overseas:

Held at customs for 5 days, then released.

Tips: always include a copy of your prescription, declare medication properly on customs forms, keep quantities reasonable (personal use = 3 month supply max), and use a vendor who has experience shipping to your country.

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Feb 21, 2024 at 11:10 PM#4
PharmacoVig_BOS said:
Living somewhere the domestic route does not exist, which makes most of the advice on this board inapplicable to me.

This matches mine closely enough to be worth saying so out loud. I had assumed I was the exception until I read this.

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Feb 22, 2024 at 12:03 AM#5

From the other side of the consultation, briefly. Most of what circulates confidently in this community traces back to one summary of one study, and the qualifier was dropped somewhere in the third retelling.

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