best way to approach dispensaries to sell product?

[demoreal]

When you put it that way, I see what you're saying and your comment about putting "medical" in front of it certainly does make sense.

Maybe I'm just living in a fantasy world but I'd llke to think we're less likely to see the crap one sometimes sees in the black market vs. what we usually come across in the medical cannabis community.

I usually see the same stuff. I think the reason is many of the growers that sell to the dispensaries also sell on the black market.
I am in a different state, and I am sure that makes a difference.

[ThaiBuddhaMan]

My friend is a first time grower. He has some extra B/B+ product. He provides to his patients at $200/oz and they are pleased.

Any suggestions on how he should approach dispensaries to sell his extra meds?

(Free samples to dispensaries are a given)

To answer your question - it's pretty easy. I would call first and see if they accept outside vendors. Also check to see if they are even interested in the strain he has. Once that's taken care of, if it's still curing - take a sample in. If it's aready to go, then go ahead and bring it in. Each place does it a little different. Some like to know you're coming in, some don't care. Seems most prefer if you stop by earlier in the day. I always provide about 5-6 grams over so they can try it themselves. Never had anyone ask if it's been testing but sure wouldn't hurt. I'll probably start doing it if for anything my own knowledge. I also usually provide a 3x5 card with strain & growing info, if I start getting it tested - then I would for sure give that info too.

Once a relationship is established, it's even easier. Just make sure you maintain a quality product, especially the curing part! I posted a tutorial somewhere on this site, think it's under the convention thread but not positive.

On a safety/security note, be sure not to drive straight back to your grow area or home. Could just be urban rumors/legends, but supposedly people are following growers back to their spot and robbing them of both cash & product. If carrying more an 2oz, make sure you have your patients paperwork with you!

[Reenster]

I find talking to a dispensary that I use and respect is the easiest may to make the connection. I have gone in a few times and if I like what I see it is easy to find out if they take vendor weed. I then might take them a sample of the strain I am interesting in selling and see what they think. If interested I will then bring an ounce or more depending and see if they are still interested.

I did this at first because I was afraid my grow was not up to standard. It can be difficult to be objective about your own stuff. I tend to be very critical of all aspects. It has worked for me but this is far from an income for me, it just off sets my expenses somewhat.

[MEDEDCANNABIS]

i thought the street market all bought dispensaries:wtf: the black market as you put it is pretty much gone.

meded so you can mededicate to mededitate

[budsndrums]

I just threw all my jars in the trunk, grabbed a recent Dispensary map, and drove around for a few hours and did some cold-calling. Got to meet some really cool people, (some not so cool but that is the way it goes), learned a lot about what they are looking for, and managed to sell almost everything I had by the end of the day. I have already gotten call-backs from two of the places I sold to, found someone who buys trim, and was offered discounts on meds. ALL IN ONE DAY! Of course I was a little nervous at first, but anything new like that you just have to dive into and see what happens. It was also kind of cool hearing the different comments on my product.

Just make sure your product is decent - one thing I heard over and over was how many people show up who are trying to get rid of "marginal" medicine. Mine was cured for six weeks and that does make a big difference.

[TheReleafCenter]

We've noticed a dramatic decrease in the number of vendors showing up.

[Weekend]

We've noticed a dramatic decrease in the number of vendors showing up.

bad for your selection, but thats the best news Ive heard in weeks!:yippee:

[puntacometa]

We've noticed a dramatic decrease in the number of vendors showing up.

Not saying that you are, but if you are one of those dispensaries that are only offering $900.00-$950.00 per QP, that would be why.

[Weekend]

Not saying that you are, but if you are one of those dispensaries that are only offering $900.00-$950.00 per QP, that would be why.

shit, ive seen alot say they wont pay over 800 no matter how good.....but thats when you just walk away:jointsmile:

[puntacometa]

shit, ive seen alot say they wont pay over 800 no matter how good.....but thats when you just walk away:jointsmile:

Yep. The only time I ever sold product for that was after it had been through a Spinpro. Talk about a great way fuck up your bud.

It will be interesting to see what happens next winter when the growers have to move things indoors under lights again. If they are getting squeezed to lower the wholesale price, then the only way they will be able to make ends meet is to shitcan their HID's and high end nutes in favor of LEDS/T4's and Miracle Grow. The larfiness of the buds and overall quality hit will reflect this.

I'm in the middle of pricing a fairly large solar array to give me some slack so that I can keep using HID's without the $2k p/mo utility bills. Not sure if it will be worth it.