Since legalization in Canada, there are seemingly endless options of where to buy cannabis. There are brick and mortar dispensaries in almost every city, and endless online delivery options. But which one is the best option for you?
Why should I go to a physical dispensary?
There are many advantages to going to a dispensary in person. The first and most obvious being, you can actually speak to an individual who has at least some knowledge about the products. If you’re relatively new to smoking cannabis, and you have a lot of questions about the products, this might be the best option for you. Bud Tenders, as they’re called, can provide you with information about dosage, expected experience, flavours, and more.
Another advantage of going to a physical dispensary is the variety of products available and the clarity with which they are displayed. At dispensaries in British Columbia, for example, it’s possible to see all of the products you might want to purchase because they are displayed in glass cases around the store. Everything is right out in the open. When you want to purchase any of the cannabis products, you simply go up to the counter and ask. There is also a huge variety of products available, with generally lower doses of THC than are available at online dispensaries.
Are physical dispensaries better than online dispensaries?
Not necessarily! The legacy market which continues to operate as online retailers is frequently able to bring in much higher quality products than the legal market. If you’re looking for truly the best bud around, then online dispensaries are probably the way to go.
The downside to online dispensaries is that they frequently rely on growers who are not as regulated as the legal market. This means that the quality of the product can vary wildly. A particular strain that you bought a month ago may no longer be of the same quality, depending on where you go and where you order from.
Why should I order cannabis online?
There are also many advantages to ordering cannabis online. If you choose to buy your bud from an online dispensary, you can always do so from the comfort of your own home. There’s no need to drive to the store – which can be especially important if you live in a rural area that is underserved by legal market dispensaries. The payment is taken online, and all communication is completed via the website or email. It’s usually as easy as making a delivery order for your dinner.
As mentioned above, the high quality products that are available through online dispensaries are usually very high quality with high levels of customer satisfaction. There are also products available at online dispensaries that wouldn’t necessarily be available in the legal market. Some concentrates, for example, have not made it through the vetting process in every province yet. If you enjoy dabbing or high quality vape carts, then online dispensaries are likely the place you want to be buying your weed.
Can I get weed delivered?
There are currently some services operating in larger cities that deliver cannabis in a similar way to food delivery services. They operate in a similar way to mail-order dispensaries – just be sure that you don’t confuse the two! There’s nothing more disappointing for a customer (or a customer service representative!) than when you think you’re ordering bud for that night and it turns out that it will actually arrive in 3-5 business days!
Should I get cannabis from this guy I know?
If this guy you know has quality flower – go for it! Older stoners almost certainly remember the days of old, when you had to hop into the back of some shady dude’s sedan and take whatever was handed to you. Hopefully your experience of buying weed from some dude you know is not even remotely similar to that experience anymore – but if it is, make sure you stay safe!
So where should I buy my bud?
Hopefully the options outlined here helped you make your decision! There are benefits and disadvantages to every option when it comes to buying cannabis, so you need to make the best choice for yourself. Personally, we can always recommend LuckyHerbz!
