Quote Originally Posted by Dietblonde
I agree with neversummer. I'm at a point where I ask over the phone if a dispensary grows their own, because if they don't, I go elsewhere.

There's a correlation between places that don't grow their own and issues like higher prices and ignorance of product knowledge. I've bought strains that weren't as advertised, on a couple occasions. In fact, some of these places only seemed interested in making profits.

We need more dispensaries that are unique and have newer strains to try. Grow your own! (However, if you carry the Grateful Meds line, I'd rather drive to your dispensary than going all the way to Nederland!)
I agree with above posters wholeheartedly. Do not open a dispensary!
Ask yourself this: what can I offer to patients that other dispensaries can't? And it sounds like the answer is nothing. I'm with Dietblonde, if a dispensary doesn't grow, I don't even bother. The reason being is that they're getting secondhand meds and charging more. And most importantly, their main motive is likely profit. Any smart connoisseur will avoid these dispensaries like the plague.
May I ask what you motive is to open a dispensary? You obviously don't have quality medicine to offer! Not trying to be a dick, but last thing we need is everyone who's dissatisfied with their 9-5 trying to open up a dispensary! As mentioned above, there are already way more than what is needed! I think a lot will fold once people catch on that there's top quality for fair prices elsewhere. And it should be noted that the more dispensaries that open up, the more negative attention will be thrust upon us.
I'm not against new dispensaries, but if you wanna open one up in this saturated marketplace, you sure as hell better be bringing the fire OR some groundbreaking business plan.
I give you this advice for your own good and for the good of the scene. Don't get me wrong, what an amazing job it would be to run a dispensary. But, we've missed the boat me friend.