The Dispensary vs. The Weed Man

Hooray, recreational marijuana has been legalized in California. If lawmakers in your state are still living in the Stone Age, keep hope alive. With the recent legislative changes, you may be asking, is the neighborhood weed man on the way to becoming extinct, or does he still have a valid place in the community? There are several advantages of buying cannabis in a licensed dispensary, however there are several benefits of choosing to use your regular dealer too. Here is a quick rundown of the pros and cons of both options.

Why Buy Weed From A Dispensary?

Convenience

Accessibility is a major factor. Being able to discuss and select your cannabis with the help of a knowledgeable expert is a wonderful feature. For those of us who cannot or do not want to be seen walking in or out of a dispensary have options too. Some dispensaries provide delivery options. Weed delivery services are especially useful for those who are physically immobile. Being able to order from your smartphone, PC or tablet makes it easier than ever to arrange your supply. If you use a local dealer, you are often at their mercy, waiting until a time that is convenient for him/her.

Variety

Dispensaries offer a wide variety of strains to suit their customers. Whatever your want, and whatever type of effect you’re trying to achieve, you can be sure that there is a strain to meet your needs. Often, when you are buying from a local dealer, we are obligated to buy what is available without being able to order the buds that best suit us.

Guaranteed Quality

When you buy from a licensed dispensary, you can be confident that you will be getting exactly what you have paid for. If you buy from a dealer, you may be getting a poor-quality product, whereas legal dispensaries have guaranteed quality.

Expert Advice

Dispensary staff are very familiar with their products and can give you the best advice about the right strains to suit your needs. You can ask questions about the benefits and effects of different products and find out all the information you need to know. This is not something you generally do with the “weed man”.

Ideal For People With No Local/Neighborhood Contacts

For those who want to smoke weed but do not know someone who sells it, dispensaries are the perfect solution. With legalization increasing nationwide, it is easy to find your local dispensary by searching online or with the help on mobile apps/platforms like, Weed Maps, Mass Roots, etc.

Why Buy From The Weed Man?

The most obvious reason to continue buying from your neighborhood dealer is, the relationship. Often, the weed man is, or becomes your friend. Although I prefer buying my buds from a dispensary, if you have a relationship with your weed man and you are being served well…more power to you. I must admit, when you deal the weed man, it is nice to avoid the dispensary lines, early closing times and cameras. I mention avoiding the cameras, because a recent opinion poll revealed that, there are many people who do not trust their government and still prefer to buy their weed “behind closed doors”.

So, whether you are buying your weed from a dispensary or the weed man, remember to smoke responsibly. Until next time, stay irie friends!