What do you think?

[jerkypete]

Background:
I have a friend in Amsterdam that sells & ships weed & hash to just about anywhere. He had a website but recently went underground with select clientele. I have met him on my 3 trips there. He is absolutely honest and I really consider him a friend.

Initially, I sent him cash or sent funds via Western Union. He hit upon the idea of my opening a checking account with an ATM card. I sent him the card and e-mailed the password later. Now, I just transfer funds into 'his' AC and he withdraws them. Neat.

The Question:

He wants to start another website for me. I would get a safemail or hotmail AC. People would e-mail me with order & address. I would then provide a PO Box(the weak point) for them to send the cash to me. I would then deposit it in my friend's AC and give him mailing instructions. So I would not actually be sending the weed. I initially said no because I was afraid to give strangers a PO Box that could be traced to me.

However, what would I be doing wrong? All I'd be doing is collecting the funds and depositing them. Could this be considered 'criminal'?

Any thoughts/opinions?

[Sparky]

WOW. Not sure about that one JP. If they can trace you thru the bank account to this other guy sending the stuff out you are linked to the whole deal with records made nice and neat by the bank itself. Hmmmmm. Think you could sleep well at night?

[jerkypete]

WOW. Not sure about that one JP. If they can trace you thru the bank account to this other guy sending the stuff out you are linked to the whole deal with records made nice and neat by the bank itself. Hmmmmm. Think you could sleep well at night?


Yah, thanks Herb. My initial reaction was no also, but I sometimes tend to be too conservative so I wanted some other opinions.
I would have to hear a pretty good argument for it before I would consider saying yes, although I could make about $200 clear per each OZ.

I appreciate your taking the time to reply, my friend. A person as thoughtful & helpful as you was being wasted at GK

[marymaryquitecntrary]

yes, JP, i'm afraid that could be proven to be a criminal offense. your bud in amsterdam is trust-worthy, and you are trust-worthy, but 'doing biz' with others could bring you both down.

that seems like too big a risk to me.

[Nesta]

I gotta agree JP. Sounds very risky.

[nobogart]

they would be able to nab you for a host of crimes under the anti- racketering laws.

[Tiberon]

Ummm....not 100% but isnt that called money laundering JP?
Be careful.

[jerkypete]

'Nuf said, guys. Thank you very much for ther input.
It seems that my instincts were on target this time.

I agree. Too risky. Especially since I'm growing (weed, not 'in size' :D )

[Mermaid]

Good call Pete...didnt sound so kosher and you certainly do not need any trouble for being a nice guy! ;)

[Max Rockatansky]

Hey JP
Just to add my 2 cents worth here, If ya got caught you would be dealing with the postmaster general. You dont hear stories about those guys cuz they are real hard asses! People don't tend to take them seroiusly and they dont like that much. Anything going across state lines also becomes federal offenses right away. At that point you got 2 hard ass groups on your butt. If ya have the know how and willingness to set up a "legit" fake id you could do it. I would not risk it.

M R

[SD.]

Pete why not do this: You feel comfortable purchasing from the guy anyway correct? He mails herb to you regularly so thats not an issue.

Why not deal with people you feel comfortable with tell them you know where to get some but dont tell them who, where or how its coming to you. (this is the tough part LOL) Get their money tell them to give you a couple days or so :eek:

but lets say for the sake of arguement you had people who loved the herb your getting and were willing to wait because the rest of what theyre getting is crap(like around here) Personally Id wait a few days for some good bud around here maybe you know some people like that too....anyway you take their cash and do the same thing you and youre buddy from amsterdam have always done then you hand deliver it to your friends. That way you make a few hundred extra a month and your buddys happy too.