There was a time when a medical patient would rue the day they had to travel to a different state. This meant they would exit the imaginary lines where their medicine was legal into unknown territory. These patients often had to choose to go without their medication to visit a new state, or attempt to smuggle it in and possibly risk being arrested.
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This has become less daunting with reciprocity laws that grant medical rights to patients from visiting states and more legal weed than ever. But, even with more access, product menus and brands differ in every state. Those visiting new areas may have trouble finding cannabis flower, edibles, vapes, and concentrates that create a similar experience to the ones they use at home.
The effect is only one piece of this puzzle. The issue of finding trustworthy brands that are known for good practices rather than pesticides and other nasty additives is also on deck. Navigating this world can be complicated enough at home, but doing so quickly after arriving in a new place is even harder. Here is how a seasoned stoner does it in three simple steps.
Locate the perfect dispensary
These days, searching for the top three sites on Google or Bing does not always provide the most accurate results. Search online for ‘dispensaries near me’ and go deep, maybe into the second page of results.
Every consumer has an ideal dispensary if they look hard enough. Find a store that aligns based on branding, location, or the company’s mission, and then read the reviews. Lots of negative reviews are an obvious red flag. Alternatively, the good reviews will indicate whether the store’s strengths match the consumer’s needs.
After finding a few retail stores, look at their menus. This selection of goods indicates whether the store is right for them. Once the visitor decides on their perfect pot shop, it is time to find the best products possible.
Find a few ideal products
Most people visiting a new place will know what products they seek. If they do not, it is still wise to check out the online menus before visiting. Online dispensary menus are separated by category, brand, or both.
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Check out the product types first to be sure the store has the desired goods. Next, decide if the kinds of gummies or vape pens the store carries are ideal for the visit. Multi-state operators offer an easy option for people traveling to a new dispensary. Many have broad standard-operating procedures meant to instill similar product offerings in different markets.
If the dispensary has the correct things, explore individual brand sites to see whether they are trustworthy or sketchy.
Tap into the website and socials
Once someone visiting town finds a product they like, they should check whether the brand or producer is worth their weight. First, look up whether the company has a website. If they do, find a page that indicates their best practices and methods. There may be a lack of information on the site. In this case, take to social media.
Look for an Instagram page corresponding to the brand. Keep in mind that searching for weed companies inside the app is nearly impossible. Cannabis is censored on social media, so searching for a brand rarely brings up the profile.
Use a search engine to look up the brand name plus ‘Instagram’ or ‘Facebook’ instead. This is often the only way to find cannabis companies on Meta sites like Instagram and Facebook. Going on their socials will show more about the company culture and voice, which could provide new consumers with a look at whether they are trying to buy in.
With these three things aligned, a visitor to a new cannabis culture will be set up for success.
Guide to buying cannabis anywhere
Buying cannabis products at the dispensary has been deemed overwhelming by many consumers, whether they are new to the plant or longtime connoisseurs. This is only made more intense when seeking weed in a new place. Next vacation to a state with legal weed, use these tips to ensure the stash is top tier.
