Prior to the surge of legal cannabis markets across the United States, you used to have to visit a weed dealer’s house to get your buds. Now, after some significant gains, a portion of the country has the opportunity to legally purchase cannabis in either a recreational or medical dispensary.
Arriving at your weed dealers house to an already weighed out bag used to feel a little sketchy for a number of reasons. It was hard to know if our dealers were giving us a good deal or not plus the strain may or may not have been renamed or be moldy!
People who purchase cannabis from the usual weed dealers typically get ripped off at least once. They might skimp your sack and give you less cannabis or maybe they just outright lie about the strain so that it could sell faster to their clients.
Many people develop a keen eye for what a gram, dub, eighth, or quarter look like, and some even do research to recognize the different strain types and consistencies from cultivar to cultivar. This, along with a few other basic pointers, are vital to navigating the world of “black market”, “free market”, or the world of underground cannabis sales.
When medical dispensaries were all over Washington State, people could watch them weigh your weed right there on the counter. There was a series of processes that provided vital assurance that it was what you paid for. Track and trace, lab testing, mold and pesticide testing, these are just a few of the valued gains that legal cannabis provides to patients and consumers.
First off, being able to eyeball the weight is key to determining whether you are getting a good deal or not. Typically the rule of thumb was that an eighth of weed would cover the bottom of a sandwich bag and be about a finger width deep. A quarter was typically double that, while a dub usually covered half the space of an eighth. Carrying a scale everywhere with you is risky and your weed dealer probably doesn’t want to weigh out every bag in front of their customers. Have a little bit of flexibility, but also be able to eyeball it yourself.
The smell and look of the weed are as important as the weight. You might want to check out this article for tips on smell and looks. Make sure that the weed isn’t in a bunch of crumbs. It shouldn’t smell like a field of hay or oregano either. Pre-rolled joints are easy to slip blades of grass into that take up space and lower the amount of weed inside. Use these tips to determine whether or not your weed dealer is giving you a good deal. If your rec store is blatantly ripping you off, find a new store.
