Agreed. Pay ur dues, put on some size, get some respectability. Make friends with the guys u know r obviously on the shit. Get into it.
The first gear I got was from a friend of a friend who just happened to be able to get it from someone else. The second time I got stuff was from a guy I knew was on it at my gym, and I became friendly with him and started to train with him. Now he's one of my best friends. Most guys are open to it if they know u have used or r using.
It's kinda like using people, but u end up mates in the end anyway. I know a few guys who can hook me up if need be and I consider them mates also.
Be careful who u talk to though. Most of the public won't agree with ur opinion on the stuff. Just ask friends if they can help u.