Why does the Paradigm Peptide entry flag a name collision?
The shop at paradigm-peptide.com shares branding with the defunct Paradigm Peptides LLC, a separate operation that has since closed. Order receipts, support contacts, and ownership signals all point to a different entity. The Trust score reflects that ambiguity until clearer disclosure surfaces.
Why does in-house testing penalize a vendor's score so heavily?
In-house testing creates an obvious conflict of interest: the vendor controls both what is tested and what is published. Without an independent lab signing the CoA, there is no verifiable assurance the numbers match reality. Track record alone cannot lift a score past the testing ceiling.
What is Finnrick testing, and is it actually independent?
Finnrick is an independent platform publishing batch-level grades (A through F) on US peptide vendors, with samples cross-checkable against its own database. It focuses on identity and purity — endotoxin and sterility aren't standard coverage, so "Finnrick A" reflects composition, not sterility assurance.
Why isn't [vendor X] on this list?
The top ten reflects vendors that cleared baseline eligibility — verifiable shipping into US addresses, a public catalogue, and some form of testing documentation — and then scored highest on the composite. Vendors that failed eligibility, refused test orders, or could not be verified are excluded rather than ranked low. The full reviewed set is eighteen vendors.
Can I send you my own CoA or order experience to factor into a vendor's score?
Yes — reader-submitted CoAs and order reports are reviewed and, where verifiable, factored into the next scoring cycle. They are weighted lower than our own test orders and named lab reports, but consistent reader signal does move scores over time. Use the contact form to send documentation, CoAs, or order notes.
