police have much better things to do than harassing every person in the country who buys an HID light online, and it would be illegal. see "illegal search" (&seizure). most cities don't have enough police to arrest the people committing crimes on the street, out in the open. plus, i could get what i need for a 250hps for about $50 online, versus $250 at nearest garden store, 30 miles away. does anyone know of a TRUE story of anyone being busted in this manner? if this was true, how come half the people on this board aren't in jail? If you were already under investigation, that would be a different story, but if that were the case, they'd probably know about your out of town trip, and have pictures of you unloading your supplies. so you'd still be screwed, and out $20 for gas.:rastasmoke:

Quote Originally Posted by Uno
i wouldnt buy online.. a grow shop owner told me they used to give credit card slips to police once a month, now the police go straight to the credit card company. they know what you've purchased and where you live.

get in a car, drive as far as possible away from home, and buy for cash.. the only way. you'll usually get a better price to.