Why Being Picky About Where to Buy Cannabis is Important

Whether you’re a first time cannabis user or a cannabis connoisseur, it’s always important to be picky about where you buy your cannabis. First and foremost, being choosy about where you buy your cannabis from is important for your health. Cannabis is something that you put in your body. So, you want to be confident that you’re buying your cannabis from a dispensary that cares about things like sanitation, sourcing, and quality. Then, where you buy your cannabis from is also important for your overall cannabis experience. You need to have access to the kind of products that will work for you and you need to be assisted by employees who can match you with exactly what you need.

Being picky about where you buy your cannabis is important for your health, your safety, and your cannabis experience. But what should you be picky about when you’re looking for a great dispensary? Below, we’re going over the seven things we think everyone should look for when they’re picking out a place to buy cannabis.

1. Cleanliness

We would consider cleanliness a bare minimum quality. Everyone should be picky about when choosing a place to buy recreational or medical marijuana. Like we mentioned above, cannabis is something that goes into your body. Whether you’re smoking, vaping, eating, or drinking your cannabis, you’re putting it into your body. So, you never want to buy cannabis, a consumable product, from somewhere that is lax with their sanitation practices. You don’t want your cannabis to be dusty, musty, old, or in some way contaminated. That’s unsafe for your health and it’s just not acceptable.

When you go to a dispensary, you should feel that everything is clean and sanitary. The store itself should look clean, the employees working at the dispensary should look neat and clean. The dispensary’s employees should be able to answer any questions you may have about the dispensary’s health and sanitation practices. There’s nothing more important than your health and safety. So, if you don’t feel like a dispensary is clean and sanitary, don’t buy cannabis from that dispensary.

2. Knowledgeable and Friendly Staff

If a dispensary has friendly and knowledgeable employees, it can make a world of difference in your overall cannabis experience. Of course, friendliness is important for your in-store experience. As it’s always more pleasant to be served by kind, welcoming employees. Friendly employees will make your shopping experience a positive one. So going on your regular cannabis shopping run will be much more enjoyable. On top of making your shopping experience better, friendly employees can elevate your cannabis knowledge. Also match you with the perfect products for you. Which will make your long-term cannabis experience better.

Well-trained, knowledgeable employees will be able to answer any questions you may have about cannabis products and how to consume cannabis products. They’ll also be able to match a cannabis user with the right product for them, no matter their experience level. For example, an expert employee can help match a first-time cannabis user with beginner-friendly products that are perfect for them. Or, they can help an experienced cannabis user find new strains or products they’ll love based on feedback they have from their past experiences. Great employees can help you enjoy your cannabis journey so much more. So shopping at a dispensary with friendly and knowledgeable employees is simply a must if you want to get the most from your cannabis experience.

3. Security

First time visitors are sometimes surprised to see security, such as security guards and cameras, at a dispensary. But appropriate security is very important for running a good dispensary. So higher levels of security at a dispensary are a sign of good management. Security at a dispensary protects the dispensary’s cannabis from being tampered with or stolen. Then, security also ensures the safety of employees and customers. So, a high level of security is something you should look for in a dispensary. As it protects you, the cannabis you’ll be consuming, and the store employees who will be assisting you.

4. A Wide Selection

There are so many different types of cannabis products, like flower, pre-rolls, vapes, tinctures, edibles, cannabidiol products (like CBD oils), concentrates, and cannabis accessories. It’s ideal to go to a dispensary that carries a wide variety of high quality recreational and medical marijuana products. It will ensure that you can get what you need when you visit.

If you shop at a dispensary that carries a wide selection, you can also explore different types of cannabis products more easily. For example, if you normally smoke flower but you want to mix up your routine by grabbing some edible cannabis gummies or chocolates, shopping at a dispensary with a great selection allows you to get everything you need in one convenient trip. Or, if you want to try out some different terpenes or different THC to CBD ratios in the strains you use. A dispensary with excellent selection will be able to present you multiple options that will fit the terpene or cannabinoid profile you’re looking for.

5. Transparency in Sourcing

If a dispensary can’t tell you exactly where their flower or cannabis products came from, that’s not a good sign. Any dispensary that cares about quality will know exactly where their cannabis comes from. As they’ll specifically be looking for quality cultivators when selecting strains and products to carry in their store. So, if a cannabis dispensary can’t tell you where their products are sourced from, consider that a sign that their products (and the marijuana plants those products are sourced from) are probably not the best quality.

6. An Experience You Enjoy

Ultimately, what you want from your dispensary experience all comes down to personal preference. Everyone has different needs, wants, and priorities. So what one person wants from their dispensary experience can be very different from what another person wants from their experience. But whatever it is you’re looking for in a dispensary, you should remember to prioritize your personal preferences. Go to a dispensary that gives you the kind of experience you want. Here in the United States, the legalization of marijuana is becoming more and more widespread. And if you live in a state that has legalized cannabis, you have options when it comes to where you buy your legal marijuana. Since you have options, there’s no reason to shop somewhere if you don’t enjoy it or if you can’t find what you need there. So, explore your options until you find a dispensary that gives you the quality, selection, ambiance, and customer experience you want.

7. Loyalty Programs and Deals

If you’re looking for a dispensary that you’ll want to go to again and again, look for one that fits everything above. Then, also has loyalty programs and deals. High quality cannabis isn’t cheap. But there are dispensaries that keep their prices competitive by offering regular specials and loyalty programs. If you choose to shop at a high quality dispensary that offers deals and a loyalty program, you can still enjoy premium cannabis. Also saving quite a bit of money over time.

Note: At Essence Cannabis Dispensary, we have regular and rotating deals so that our customers can get access to premium recreational and medical cannabis products at the most affordable prices. We also have a very competitive Loyalty Program. You can learn more about our current deals by clicking here and learn more about our easy-to-use Loyalty Program by clicking here.

Final Thoughts on What You Should Be Picky About in a Dispensary

There you have it: the seven things we think everyone should look for in a dispensary. If you’re still looking for a dispensary you love in your area, keep these factors in mind as you search for the local dispensary that’s perfect for you.

Then, if you’re in the Las Vegas area, consider shopping at an Essence Dispensary. We carry an excellent range of premium quality cannabis at our three Las Vegas area locations and we’re committed to providing our customers with an exceptional experience each time they shop at Essence.

If you have any questions about Essence, like where we source our cannabis from or which of our products is right for you, please feel free to reach out! One of our helpful, knowledgeable team members would be happy to answer any questions you have, whether you have questions about Essence, a specific product, or cannabis in general. You can get in touch with Essence through our website by clicking here. Or, if you’d prefer to speak with an Essence employee over the phone, you can call your closest Essence Cannabis Dispensary location.