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Buying Kratom online is not as easy as it may seem at first. Because of its growing popularity, new vendors are popping up daily, and some may not be very legit. So, selecting a vendor who's truthful and trustworthy is somewhat a challenge.

This plant, originally from Southeast Asia, isn't regulated nationally. As a result, there are various risks involved in the purchase of Kratom. Buying Kratom locally may be a good idea, but it won't necessarily mean you'll get a good quality product.

Local vendors will often opt to import the cheapest product they can find to increase their profit margins by adding a markup, so you end up paying more than you should. Purchasing Kratom online is convenient, and sometimes you can get various deals and offers on the product.

Nonetheless, getting a reliable vendor is still incredibly difficult. If you're looking to get your Kratom through online means, here are some important points you should know beforehand.

1. Different Strains Contain Different Properties

Kratom mainly comes in three vein colors: white vein kratom, green vein kratom, and red vein kratom. These colors are natural and normally refer to the vein color of the leaves before being ground up into a powder.

These various Kratom colors are further divided into multiple strains. For example, you can buy white maeng da Kratom or White Borneo Kratom, and each one will have a different effect because they aren't grown in the same conditions.

Each type of strain is exposed to varying nutrients, sunlight, and humidity; thus, the alkaloid profile is different.

There's also yellow Kratom, a blend of all the vein types above, and it has a unique alkaloid content.

2. Kratom Is Legal, But Not Everywhere

Several states have passed or are considering giving the Kratom Consumer Protection Act. However, the legality of Kratom in the U.S is still an issue of contention. Before purchasing it online, make sure you verify it's legal in your state.

If it's not, don't proceed with the purchase, as no Kratom vendor will ship to locations where the product is illegal. If you buy it in a legal state and bring it to a state where it's illegal, you can also get fined or face incarceration.

3. Cheaper Isn't Always Better When It Comes to Kratom

There's no more accurate statement than this when it comes to Kratom. Cheap Kratom has a lower potency level and is inconsistent in effects. You may get excellent quality Kratom once or twice at a low price online, but more than that is simply impossible.

Buying cheap Kratom means you'll have to use more to get the desired effects, and in the long run, you end up spending more on cheap Kratom than you would when you purchase a higher-priced quality product.

4. Expensive Kratom May Not Always Be the Best

This may be a contradiction of the above statement, but hear me out. Going for the most expensive Kratom is also not wise. While the chances of you getting a high-quality product go up if you buy from a costly vendor, there's a chance you may be paying more than you should.

If the vendor gets his product from a distributor rather than the primary source, be sure the costs they incurred from the middlemen will reflect in the final price. Additionally, the product spends a lot of time in warehouses and transit, and when it finally reaches you, it will be less fresh.

So, look for vendors that get the Kratom directly from the source.

5. Try and Buy Kratom From Specialized Vendors Online 

The best and trustworthy vendors will be an ethnobotanical online store or a Kratom-specific vendor. They are more informed about the various topics on Kratom and know how to differentiate a premium product from a low-quality Kratom.

You're more likely to get a high-quality product from them. Don't buy Kratom from marketplaces such as Amazon regales of how compelling the price is.

6. Only Buy Kratom with 3rd-Party Lab Test Results.

A legitimate kratom vendor should always test their products for the contaminant. Kratom may be a natural herb, but that doesn't mean contamination is not possible. Therefore, each batch they intend to sell should pass through a laboratory.

To ensure the results of the test are trustworthy, the laboratories must be 3rd-party and independent. Otherwise, there's the risk of the results being false. You should also know that fake Kratom vendors may steal or manipulate the lab results from other vendors to make them their own. So, be on the lookout for any lab results that look suspicious.

7. Ask the Kratom Community

The Kratom community is an asset when you're buying Kratom online. Here, you will get some very valuable insights from people who've been where you are. They give you pointers on where to get the best vendors, the best strains to try, and much more.

There are various forums such as Quora and Reddit that have groups dedicated to Kratom. In them, you will find Kratom enthusiasts who discuss multiple topics about this magical plant at length. Please don't be shy to engage in them.

Conclusion

The Kratom marketplace is still very new and chaotic, especially when it comes to buying it online. There aren't many trustworthy vendors, and finding one is easier said than done. You'll have to put in a lot more effort in finding a great vendor and a high-quality product, but it will pay off in the long run.

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