Colorado Dispensary Reviews

[NatureLover]

They can do it because not all their patients are there at the same time, and they can sell the patient 2 oz and that patient takes that home and doesn't come back for another month or so, but the dispensary can re-up on that patient's two ounces right away and if somebody else comes by and wants to buy it before the patient comes back, that's fine and legal, it's just easier for the dispensary if you make them your caregiver, but if the patient already has a caregiver they're happy with it's harder on the patient.

And it seems like some dispensaries both grow their own and buy it from other dispensaries. If they do that they don't have to worry about scheduling their cropping just right to barely meet the demand (and let's face it, demand is more than what 3 flowering and 3 vegging plants can keep anyone in continuous supply of), they can crop out with this patient's two ounces, sell it to the patient and then turn around and immediately buy another two ounces, because now the dispensary's inventory is only so much when their patient count allows the inventory to be larger.

Probably the biggest reason that there's actually an ample supply of medicine is that patients can fill out a change of caregiver slip as many times as they want to, they can do it every day theoretically if they want to. Filling out change of caregiver slip on its own doesn't take away your previous caregiver's right to count you as a patient. Legally the police must prove that your old caregiver was notified in person, in writing or over the phone that the patient would no longer require the caregiver's services in order to bring charges against your old caregiver. So there are lots of people who do just go around filling out a change of caregiver slip at each place they go, which effectively allows each caregiver to cultivate enough product to meet that patient's needs, otherwise if patients and caregivers were kept strictly to the plant limit in this state there would not be sufficient medicine for anyone. The plant count in this state would need to be increased considerably if it's ever going to be taken seriously.

[palerider7777]

They can do it because not all their patients are there at the same time, and they can sell the patient 2 oz and that patient takes that home and doesn't come back for another month or so, but the dispensary can re-up on that patient's two ounces right away and if somebody else comes by and wants to buy it before the patient comes back, that's fine and legal, it's just easier for the dispensary if you make them your caregiver, but if the patient already has a caregiver they're happy with it's harder on the patient.

And it seems like some dispensaries both grow their own and buy it from other dispensaries. If they do that they don't have to worry about scheduling their cropping just right to barely meet the demand (and let's face it, demand is more than what 3 flowering and 3 vegging plants can keep anyone in continuous supply of), they can crop out with this patient's two ounces, sell it to the patient and then turn around and immediately buy another two ounces, because now the dispensary's inventory is only so much when their patient count allows the inventory to be larger.

Probably the biggest reason that there's actually an ample supply of medicine is that patients can fill out a change of caregiver slip as many times as they want to, they can do it every day theoretically if they want to. Filling out change of caregiver slip on its own doesn't take away your previous caregiver's right to count you as a patient. Legally the police must prove that your old caregiver was notified in person, in writing or over the phone that the patient would no longer require the caregiver's services in order to bring charges against your old caregiver. So there are lots of people who do just go around filling out a change of caregiver slip at each place they go, which effectively allows each caregiver to cultivate enough product to meet that patient's needs, otherwise if patients and caregivers were kept strictly to the plant limit in this state there would not be sufficient medicine for anyone. The plant count in this state would need to be increased considerably if it's ever going to be taken seriously.

see i worry about them coming to kick my door in over 6 plants even tho it's "legal" they can always find sum other bs to fuck u with.and here are these shops that do way way more than i do and they seem to be let alone.

also the 6 plant limit is bs i think so because your only allowed 3 in bloom at any givin time.what that does is make me waste electric.how? cause if i have only 3 under a 1k light thats a waste and if ya scrog or sog then you really are wasting the light as u could add more than only 3 to a 1k.like with me my norm is 2lbs off 4 plants with 6 week veg which is an 8 oz plant avg now in order to make that same weight i would have to train and veg longer with only 3 plants.

also another problem i see with the 6 is say your starting out with seed u know about 50% will be male or close so there again u will have to spend double electric. with all this we need to go green this and that then have to spend twice the amout in electric in everything we do.and that show that the state ain't to bright.

ALSO lol like with me i never smoke only eat/cook with it so im using more than a smoker would use yet my count is the same?

[NatureLover]

Review:

Highland Health
2727 Bryant St #420
Denver CO

Price: Grams ranging from $13 to over $20. We purchased an $18 gram of Snowcap.

Caregiver Policy: Caregivers and patients may purchase medicine. Discounts if a you do make them your primary caregiver.

Quality of Product: Our gram of Snowcap is a very effecive sativa dominant strain of medicine. The effects are potent yet easily managable in a social setting. $18 was their second cheapest category out of four.

Atmosphere: The outside of the building seemed to have a lot of shady characters hanging out in front, but there are many businesses in the building other than Highland Health. The Highland Health office itself was cozy and safe feeling, it was arranged a lot like a doctor's office with a waiting room and a reception window and that kind of thing. The back room is quite large and spacious, plenty of breathing room while you're making your selections.

Staff Knowledge: Poor. He didn't explain that his sativas were not pure sativas, and he was also telling us that 50/50 hybrids were sativas.

Staff Friendliness/Helpfulness: A little akward vibe from the staff, not unfriendly - they were nice people, it was just a little akward. They really weren't volunteering much information, and didn't greet our presence with any kind of conversation; if you want to break the silence you're going to have to take the initiative.

Strain/product variety: A lot of the most expensive stuff, only one variety, Lemon Lime, at their lowest price level. They had about 10-15 strains, hash edibles, glasswork.

Do they sell plants/clones: No

Do they grow their own: Not sure if they grow any of it, but they don't grow all of it.

Will I go again: Yes, I'll keep them in mind when I'm in need of a gram or two in Denver.

[HighPopalorum]

I'm enjoying some Blue Cheese from the Durango Healing Center right now. Tasty.

[NatureLover]

I know the strainman has already done a review of this dispensary but I went there today and they have updated their prices so I thought I'd post another review of them to supplement the reviews already available.

Review:

Boulder Alternative Medicine
1325 Broadway St. Suite 213
Boulder CO

Prices: They have raised these since thestrainman last reviewed them. Their grams now start at $12 rather than $8, for the bottom of the bags grab bag mix type gram. They had two strains, AK-47 and Blueberry for $15/g, and all the rest were $20/g. They do not offer any price breaks, it's strictly by the gram.

Caregiver Policy: Caregivers and patients are both allowed into the back room. The patient is required to first sign a waiver which in effect is just saying that you want Boulder Alternative Medicine to be your TEMPORARY caregiver, for a period of one hour. It is NOT a change of caregiver form and does not effect the patient's or pre-existing caregiver's status with the state. It is not clear whether or not a caregiver unaccompanied by the patient would be able to purchase medicine.

Quality of product: We purchased a gram of the AK-47 for $15. It is decent quality, but the AK-47 we saw later at Highland Health in Denver looked much superior. But it's a fine smoke, organic medicine and effective. It's got a fun little set of effects and a pleasant taste when smoked.

Atmosphere: Friendly and welcoming. Good service, dog friendly. There is a dog in the store sometimes. Good ambiance, feels safe.

Staff Knowledge: Knowledgeable and willing to share information.

Staff Friendliness/Helpfulness: Friendly and helpful. We needed an extra copy of one of our forms for reasons unrelated to our business at that dispensary and they were kind enough to make copies for us.

Strain/product variety: About ten strains and edibles.

Sell plants/clones: No

Grow their own: Not sure

Will I go again: Probably rarely if the prices do not go up any further. It's a nice place but their price structure is not very user-friendly. Price breaks with quantity are the golden ticket. On the black market it goes without saying that you get price breaks at very specific levels all the way up the chain. That's what I'm used to and that's what I expect.

[topjazzman]

NatureLover,
thanks enjoy reading !!! jazz

[gangagirl]

High folks! I've been reviewing dispensaries and covering various topics within the Colorado MMJ scene. Check it out and lemme know what you think

The Strain Man

Also, lets share dispensary experiences here in this thread. Here are some of mine that haven't made it to the blog yet:

First the good....

Boulder Alternative Medicine
BoulderMeds.com

Great place! Usually have at least 10 different strains for various budgets. Anywhere from $8 a gram for great tiny mix of nugs from the bottom of bags for rolling, all the way to $17 a gram for some of the best bud CO dispensaries have to offer. These guys are so cool that if you buy a gram or two, they'll actually CUT THE BUDS OFF THE STEMS before weighing so you pay for what you smoke, not what you throw out. I'll keep coming back here.

One Brown Mouse in Nederland
onebrownmouse.com
If you want great indoor, locally-grown high-altitude bud, this is your place. I like the town and the staff who also grow their own for the store and are very knowledgeable. Prices are great, too.. $14 a gram for primos like Sage and Sour Diesel.


The Bad.....

New Options wellness in Boulder
no website

These are the guys that got robbed, and ya feel those vibes in the staff with every heavy breath in the place. Despite their bad luck, honestly, their wares just suck. I opened and inspected every jar (and they had like 20 different strains) and it seems that no one there knows anything about proper drying and curing. Some of the jars smelled of ammonia!!! WTF! Also, many of their strains are mislabeled and not what they claim to be. Also over-priced at $20 a gram for their better selections when there's such better bud not a mile away.


The Ugly...

Pain Management of Colorado in Denver
colorado.medicalmarijuana.net

They'll sign you up for $350 and have a 70 year old doctor from the Dominican Republic who can't speak English that well. A bit shady in both dealings and location. They had 2 strains on hand when I checked it out and one was just crap, the other was an AK-47 which looked decent, but it just wasn't AK-47. They also have some edibles, but they are very weak. These guys are in it for the money and that's easy to see. BEWARE: If you use these guys to set you up, I hear they will make you select them as your primary caregiver, so you'll have to change that ASAP with the state.

Hello
I went to The Patients Choice in Denver and they sold me some tar that cost 25 a gram. Couldn't smoke it and can't return it.
(Steamboat Springs - any good medicine close by???)
Also, signed up as Primary Caregiver but will change that.

[Dietblonde]

I have been to a handful of dispensaries and thought I would share with you my experiences with the ones I've been to. Hope they are helpful!


Highland Health
Price: $300+/oz, tax included. Sometimes they'll have a special, usually $50 off an oz. Their top shelf is always $120/q, which I feel is a little too expensive.

Atmosphere/staff: The staff is friendly and welcoming, but a little awkward and not always knowledgeable about their products. I've been hit up for pot from people outside of the building, but that isn't their fault.

Quality/variety: They seem to carry B strains more than anything. Usually 8-10 strains at a time. Purple Crack, Purple Urkle, Headband, and ISS were the better strains I've tried of theirs. Their edibles are hit or miss. I have paid $8 for certain bars that didn't medicate me. I won't buy anymore from them.

Grade: B+.



Peace in Medicine
Price: Mostly $100/q (tax not included) with their A strains running $120/q.

Atmosphere/staff: This place is always bustling and some of the staff are very nice, while others are not. I find the interior very welcoming. They sometimes have an in-house doctor available for exams for $90/$90, but if you go through them, your certificate will say Josh Stanley as your primary caregiver.

Quality/variety: They usually have around 15-20 strains, no edibles. They mostly have B strains, but their Purple Kush was awesome. The Kali Mist was another favorite.

Grade: B (no edibles, grouchy staff always keeps me from going back)



Herbal Connections
Price: I've only ever bought edibles from HC, but if I can remember correctly, their oz's start at $350.

Atmosphere/staff: The staff was pretty friendly. There is always a long wait to see the budtender. I've had to spend over an hour waiting to get my medicine, and I've been told that the long wait is from the time they open until they close. However, they did pass the pipe around and let anyone hit the vaporizer. It seemed like they do a great job of retaining their clientele, and everyone was real chatty.

Quality/variety: I was not impressed by their selection (5-10 strains). Their top shelf was Bubblegum and White Rhino when I was there. However, they have a huge selection of reliable and tasty edibles, including gluten-free snacks. The budtender gave me a dose of a tincture to try out and it was great.

Grade: B. They need to find a way to speed up the process or I won't return. Maybe have another counter.



Releaf Center
Price: I wanted to sample a few of their A strains, so I got a gram each of G-13, Maui, and Jack Flash. I regrettably paid $80 for the 3 grams. I think their 1/8's went for $50-$70.

Atmosphere/staff: The people were friendly and helped me make selections. The inside is really nice.

Quality/variety: When I was there, they had 13 strains, mostly what they said were B's. The G-13 was incredible and I smoked it all up before I even tried the others. They also gave me a small cookie that got me waaaaay too high. I wish they would've told me it was soooo strong.

Grade: C+. Just too expensive...



Patients Choice
Price: I paid $60 (tax not included) for an 1/8 of Durban Poison the first time in. They often carry schwag starting at $210/oz, if I'm correct. Expect to shell out $75 an 1/8 for their Top Shelf.

Atmosphere/staff: Very professional and informed. They spend a lot of time with their guests and the budtender is very helpful.

Quality/variety: They usually have 15 strains at any given time. Lamb's Breath, OG Kush, White Widow are some of the strains I've sampled. They carry a small amount of edibles made from hash.

Grade: B-. Too expensive for me!

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Metro Cannabis/Cannabis 4 Health/Cannamart
*I put these 3 dispensaries together because I believe they are owned by the same group/company because each place has the same strains and edibles, and all three have had the same Eastern European accent.

Price: Poorly manicured buds start at $280, but I think one could expect to pay around $350 to $400 for most of their strains.

Atmosphere/staff: They are fast, non-intrusive, friendly and always give me free edibles or knock the price down a tad if I buy a good amount.

Quality/variety: They carry up to 40 strains at any given time. I've sampled some great strains including Afgooey, Blue Dragon, Romulan, and AK-47. They have awesome edibles, including the OG Brownies that really fuck you up. I can only take a bite at a time or I get too stoned ($15 ech).

Grade: A-

[TheStrainMan]

Thanks for the great reviews DietBlonde!

The Strain Man

[GOOSEMAN]

I had a chance to stop by Rocky Mnt. Organic Medicine John is a good guy with a nice opp. i tried some JACK HERER all i can say unbelievable, super strong. Thanks John:rastasmoke: