I can guarantee that you have not spent a fraction of what I have spent on seeds. Plenty of people in metro Detroit rocking MG. I have many Journals and 20+ years experience. They do not care about experience or money spent. Garden size doesn't matter. Being an active member of this community would be a great start for you to get testers someday. Documenting and taking pictures helps, they want people who can and will display their products. They would rather give testers to someone who grows 1 plant at a time, but does a professional and consistent job at sharing information. Giving a bunch of testers to someone who doesn't display them makes no sense.
As for new people on Instagram, Mephisto hired new promotors/distributors. I would expect new people showing their gear. gbd isn't in charge of that anymore, so chill out homie. I have tested seeds for many breeders in the past. Calling them out in their own thread definitely isnt the way to get them to throw you free stuff! No disrespect, just being honest. Peace, slow