How to prepare for your first visit to a cannabis dispensary
How to prepare for your first visit to a cannabis dispensary. The first time you visit a dispensary can be a bit nerve-wracking. It’s important to know what to expect for your first time purchasing legal cannabis to have a successful experience. The first thing that you’ll need is an appropriate ID. In Canada, a person must be 19 years of age to purchase cannabis.
In some provinces, patients as young as 18 can buy cannabis. You can use your driver’s license, passport, or provincial-issued ID card, including your date of birth and a photo. Make sure that you bring an ID with you to prove your age.
As a new cannabis user, it is essential to research before entering the dispensary. What products do they have in stock? Which strains of the flower do they have? Do they have the CBD tincture that you’re looking for? You’ll be better prepared with the right questions to ask at a dispensary already in mind.
It’s essential to research while you’re in the dispensary as well. Take a look at the shelves and see if there’s anything you might be interested in trying. Your first time in a dispensary can be overwhelming—a whole new world! Don’t feel pressured to buy anything; instead, feel free to look around and ask the budtenders any questions you may have about cannabis products, gear, ETC. If you’re interested in making a purchase, budtenders are happy to help steer you in the right direction!
What To Know Before You Visit A Dispensary
Start by setting your budget. Let your budtender know what you’re looking to spend so that they can help get the best products to you based on your budget. Some higher-tier products may be of excellent quality but a little too expensive for your wallet. Your budtender is an excellent resource for helping you make decisions, and at Lit Weed Delivery, we do everything to make sure that you get the best products available that fit your budget.
In most dispensaries in Canada, transactions are usually made using cash or debit card. While some do take credit cards, it’s still rare, so we suggest that you bring cash or a debit card. Most dispensaries also have an ATM on-site that you can use to withdraw money. So if you’re not able to make it to a bank beforehand, they’ll likely have you covered. In just about every province around the country, dispensaries have daily deals that you can take advantage of. Like you would ask your server at a restaurant about daily specials, ask your budtender about their daily deals. Many dispensaries feature specific brands on certain days, with discounted prices for those brands.
Dispensaries also invite brand representatives from companies that produce topicals, edibles, flowers, or concentrates so that customers can talk to the brand ambassadors firsthand and get educated about specific products.
When you first visit a dispensary, you do not need to sign up for an account and register your phone number and/or email address. This allows dispensaries to reach out via text or email to keep you up-to-date about daily deals and any upcoming events. Many dispensaries also use online websites like Leafly or Weedmaps to promote their specials. You can use these to look at dispensary menus and schedule pickup or delivery.
How to prepare for your first visit to a cannabis dispensary
Your first trip to the dispensary can be packed with information, so we recommend knowing the basics:
Know the difference between Sativa, Indica, and hybrid. Sativas are uplifting or energizing, while Indicas are sedative and often encourage “couchlock.” Hybrids are right in the middle and encourage a euphoric feeling. Different products are suitable for different people. Your personal experience can dictate what you’re looking for, but for your first visit, ask a budtender how you can best achieve the high you’re after.
Make sure to dose your cannabis out appropriately. Smoking too much or overdoing it during your first smoke session will not be an enjoyable experience. Start slowly and increase your amount as you become more experienced. For example, edibles affect everyone very differently, so make sure to start with a small dose and give yourself time to adjust while the THC kicks in.
How do I know which cannabis products to buy?
There are a few puzzle pieces to put together before deciding which products are suitable for you. The first is the quantity you’d like to buy, and it depends on what type of product you’re looking to purchase. When purchasing a flower, everything is measured in grams.
Some flower strains are denser than others; therefore, weight is the only appropriate way to ensure that you’re getting the same amount of flower every time. Purchasing an eighth will yield approximately five joints but can also be spread out across many sessions depending on the quantity and frequency you smoke.
As for edibles, if you plan to take 10mg per session, you don’t need to buy 500mg at a time, as they do have expiration dates. It’s a good idea to explain your consumption intentions to your budtender so they can make sure you’re buying the appropriate volume, especially if you are new to cannabis.
The second important bellwether for what you want to buy is whichever effect you’re looking for from the cannabis. For example, smoking a Sativa before bed might keep you up, so if you’re trying to counter insomnia with cannabis, buy an Indica. Try buying flowers or edibles with different terpene profiles and levels of cannabinoids to experience what each strain has to hold.
The last thing to keep in mind is to figure out what technique you plan to use to consume cannabis. If you’re smoking bud, you’ll need rolling papers, a glass pipe, or a bong to ensure that you can use your product. Concentrates require special equipment and adapters to vaporize, such as a nectar collector, banger, or torch. Knowing what you’ll need to consume your cannabis is very important.
Questions To Ask Your Budtender
During your first visit to a dispensary, asking questions is the most critical part of your experience. The way that cannabis education spreads is by asking your educated budtender questions. They’re an excellent source for cannabis education, smoking tips, and any cannabis-related questions you need to set yourself up for smoking success. You’ll be able to learn how you can enhance your experience to achieve optimal results. Here are some questions that we recommend asking:
- I want to feel _______; what is the best way to achieve that?
- How long will I feel high after consuming this product?
- I want to smoke on the go/at home before bed; what is the best type of cannabis product for me?
- How long will this product last?
- What is your preferred method of consumption, and why?
Conclusion
Step into Lit Weed Delivery online dispensary and check out everything we have in stock. You’ll be delighted with our wide selection of cannabis products, from edibles like the Platinum Caramel milk chocolate bar to concentrates like live resin sugar wax from Cresco Labs. Don’t forget to ask your budtender for advice when you stop in. They’ll know all about each product. And check out our menu online at LitWeedDelivery.com!
We look forward to seeing you soon.
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