Quit Being a Snob: Coloradans Respond to Newcomer Disappointed by Weed Quality

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This week our stoner heard about a new coloradan who said when he moved here, “I thought I was in grassy heaven. But now I’m yawning … the prices keep going up but not the quality as they have no terps and are usually too dry. Do I have to learn how to grow? “

Yes, some readers suggested this Stoner column in their comments on our Westword Facebook post, but others say this transplant just wasn’t bought in at the right stores. Says Boone:

Translation: I’m surrounded by great grass and too dumb to find it.

Adds Derek:

Ten to fifteen years ago it would have been almost unheard of to have access to such high quality weed … stop being a snob and appreciate what you have.

Notes Dillon:

Saying Colorado’s weed is bad is like saying you don’t like the clothes in clothing stores. As in any industry, some businesses are great, some are mediocre, some are bad. But even in the worst case scenario, you can still buy weed that’s better than what most people grew up with – and without getting arrested, you pretentious bastard.

Daniel answers:

There is a lot of rubbish in Colorado pharmacies, you need to find the right place, not all places pushing rubbish!

Bryan suggests:

This is what happens when large companies close their mom and pop stores. The quality goes down and it’s all about profit.

John adds:

This happens when you let the state write crash regulations over a half-regulated law. Call on the state to repeal the fake regulations and run the OG people the way it was in 2015-2017.

Says Zach:

Every state has overpriced weed, and every state has dry weed. Just because this guy doesn’t know where / how to find good weed is going to beat up an entire state.

Comments Dezmond:

As someone who grew up in Colorado and moved to Chicago about a year ago, you are all lucky with what you have. Great quality and prices are great. In Illinois, $ 60 for an eighth is good business. I miss Denver prices and quality.

And Joshua concludes:

Yes, Colorado weeds are trash … you should all probably move again!

Our stoner had more down-to-earth advice, including this: “Look for pharmacies that have grown in-house, don’t buy weed for just $ 60 an eighth in a brightly colored container, and get off your high horse. Cannabis can always get better, though there is no shortage of warmth out here. “

What do you think of the quality of Colorado pharmacies? Which do you recommend? Post a comment or share your thoughts at Editorial@westword.com.

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