You are exactly right. No matter how you get mineral to the deer but.........there are few if any block made that carry a high enough percentage of antler building minerals or vitamins to do much good and there is no liquid mineral made that does much at all. All the liquids are only attractants. If a company claims otherwise they are pulling your leg. Should you doubt me check the tags on either blocks or liquids. I'll bet you'll The only freaking way to get anything accomplished is granular and it needs to be around 40% salt or less............unless you just want a hole dug. (prior reply)