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Related: About this forumNo cannabis in Seattle, but there is in Bellingham
The only Seattle cannabis store had every one of its varieties marked (out of stock) the last time I checked. This weekend I was in Bellingham for the state Democratic Party quarterly meeting, and took advantage of their pot store. They had plenty of varieties and also edibles. I didn't see any high CBD/low THC varieties, though. Those interested in serious pain relief will be dependent on medical marijuana clinics for the forseeable future as far as I can tell.
For myself I got an Indica-dominant strain with the highest gamma-cannabinoid content I could find--this if for my insomnia (not considered a condition rating a medical marijuana card in WA, unfortunately--though it is in CA).
For my husband I got a 95% Sativa-dominant strain for computer programming creativity. Don't know for sure if he really is more creative on the stuff, but he thinks he is.
I think it's time for another serious try at a state bank--the shops deal in cash only. This puts them at risk for theft, IMO. Not only that, but I would have gotten larger amounts if I had had more cash--so many people these days carry little cash and depend on credit or debit cards, and stores would sell more if a bank would accept credit. The state's tax revenue would be considerably higher.
People in Seattle are probably still relying on the underground economy. I've heard from the grapevine that prices have dropped a lot since legalization, and are certainly lower without all the taxes. But if street dealers even know whether their product is Indica or Sativa dominant (let alone more detailed information), I'd be seriously surprised.
I'd rather get mine from state-approved stores for two reasons. I approve of the boost to the state's revenues from marijuana taxation. Also, I'm a geek looking for marijuana with very specific components, and I like seeing a solid chemical analysis with as many components of interest quantified as possible. Date of harvesting is listed, and the material must be mold-free.
pscot
(21,031 posts)Phlem
(6,323 posts)Excellent Post!
K&R!!!!!
demigoddess
(6,673 posts)my daughter needs a good marijuana for medical needs but with the state system screwing things up like this, I worry what will happen to the medical side. We also see a few cities trying to keep marijuana stores and growing places from settling in their area. Banking rights would go a long way to making it safer and more available everywhere.
freeplessinseattle
(3,508 posts)Hope you had a nice time up there, beautiful town. I went to high school and college up there, miss it sometimes (especially the light traffic!)
Did you notice if they had any of the gel-caps for pain? I gave my mom some last time I saw her but it would be nice if she could just go to the local store!
bahrbearian
(13,466 posts)I have some Penny Wise that is 15% CBD. but also high is THC.
eridani
(51,907 posts)Checked out Cannabis City in Ssattle Monday--they finally have a few strains in. I have yet to see high CBD anywhere, and the Seattle shop told me that they are interested in recreational THC only, not any of the othere medically significant cannabinoids.
bahrbearian
(13,466 posts)I could let you try the Penny Wise that I've got, I'm going to get a start of it soon. Do you ever get down to Kent or Maple Valley?
eridani
(51,907 posts)I could swap you some of what I bought.
bahrbearian
(13,466 posts)South King County Alliance for Retired Americans sounds like something I should check into.
eridani
(51,907 posts)Also dries up my sinuses, which also promotes a better rest. I've picked up a high gamma cannabinoid strain in Seattle, but it's 75% Sativa--hope this doesn't counteract the sleep effect.
Noted that I have yet to see any high CDB strains anywhere, and the Seattle people told me that recreational users were just not interested that. It is absolutely critical than the medical shops don't get folded into the recreational shops for this reason alone.