Sorry to x2 post.
I have never had any difficulty locating weed at home, because my cousin is a big pothead and always has a lot onhand to unload. Of course, when I went from New York to New Haven, Conn, I found it quite difficult to locate anything for about a week. Then a girl in my history class told me about how stoned she had gotten the other night, and, within fifteen minutes, I had the address of her boyfriend's apartment.
Another issue of note, atleast for myself, was the issue of cost. It may seem that you are getting ripped off, but, in fact, due to specific causal factors, prices may be high. They should not be too extreme, but I would expect to pay about $120 - 250 for an Oz.
In case you've been away from the books for a while, the yardstick of the drug world is 1 oz = 28g (grams). The actual marijuana should, if truly expensive, have little seeds or stems, and have a clean yet strong odor. Crystals and hairs are another good sign. Weed (well, weed worth smoking, anyway) should come in 2 catagories: decent and good. You shouldn't have to blaze 5 bowls (we'll come to this later) to get high. Buying good quality product takes it easy on your lungs. Don't try to cook with it or anything.
Acclamating one's self to weed, when a newbie, it is a good idea to stay away from a bong and stick to a good-sized joint. Even a one-hitter, because, even if you are a cigarette smoker, you will hack a lung up the first time or two. Take it easy - get used to it. It won't take much anyway.
Proper storage is also vital. I purchased a small black ceramic jar many years ago with a plastic air-tight ring that, when closed, keeps air and moisture out. Keep it dry to prevent mold. Ways to freshen weed up are many, but the only good methods are ones that involve using the transfer of mositure through an orange peel or something of that nature. Do not spray water on it, and, for marx's sake, never keep it in the fridge. You can freeze it for long term storage, but you're not going to be dealing in sufficent weight for that process.
I think that about covers it. If I think of anything else, i'll point again.
