[zx10guy]

I think as long as you get creatine monohydrate then you should be fine. I forgot how I settled on Bulk Supplements but that's the brand I purchase from. They're one of the cheapest in price, available from Amazon, and have received good reviews.

If I let the powder sit in a liquid for a while, it'll eventually dissolve fully. But what I do is mix it with orange juice. After drinking the mixture stirring it with a spoon while drinking, I add water to the cup and drink the rest while still stirring with a spoon. It gets a lot of it but there is still some left over residue.