
First Timers Guide To Buying Weed in Colorado
Posted by CANNASaver on Monday, 15 August 2016 in Canna Blog
How to Buy Marijuana in Colorado: First-timers Guide
If you're traveling to Colorado and eager to sample our state's world famous marijuana, you might be wondering exactly what you need to know and do to buy marijuana in Colorado. Where do you buy marijuana? How much does weed cost in Denver? What's it like to shop at a marijuana store? And is it really that easy to buy weed in Colorado? These are the questions that out of towners, marijuana tourists, and first timers ask the most. Here's everything you need to know about how to buy marijuana in Colorado and what to expect when you take your first trip to a Colorado marijuana dispensary.
Is it easy to buy weed in Colorado?
It's easy to buy weed in Colorado because no matter where you are, you can usually find a marijuana dispensary near you without too much driving or difficulty. Some Colorado cities are definitely more marijuana-friendly than others, though. If you're visiting Denver, you will have no problem at all finding a marijuana dispensary, and in fact, you'll probably be amazed to see just how many there are. If you're in Colorado Springs or Lakewood, however, you won't be able to buy marijuana within the city limits unless you're a medical marijuana user registered with the state of Colorado. While adult marijuana use is legal throughout Colorado, cities are allowed to enact local ordinances limiting marijuana sales to medical marijuana only.
Where do you go to buy weed in Colorado?
If you're traveling to Colorado from out of state, you'll need to buy your marijuana at what is called a recreational dispensary, or adult use dispensary. Some dispensaries sell both medical marijuana and recreational marijuana, some sell only recreational, and some sell only medical. Even if you have a medical marijuana card from another state, you'll still be limited to the recreational dispensaries if you're visiting Colorado. You can use the search tool on Weedmaps to find the dispensaries nearest you that sell recreational marijuana. Leafly is another good resource, as it has lots of customer reviews of the different marijuana stores so you can see what the locals recommend as the best dispensaries in Denver or wherever you happen to be traveling in Colorado. At any dispensary, you can expect to be asked for a valid, government issued photo id that proves you're at least 21 years old before you'll be allowed into the store.
How much does marijuana cost in Denver?
Average marijuana prices are pretty low in Colorado and in Denver especially, as there are so many dispensaries competing for customers. If you don't look around for a bargain or take advantage of marijuana coupon savings or daily specials that you can find on CannaSaver, you can expect to pay an average of around $150 to $200 for an ounce of high-quality marijuana, plus tax. Taxes vary depending on where you are exactly, as cities and counties can add their own tax on to the state-imposed marijuana tax, but generally you're looking at roughly 20% more in tax. About the least you'll pay for an ounce of recreational marijuana in Denver is about $100 plus tax, which could be close to around another twenty bucks. If you're from out of state, though, you'll only be allowed to purchase a maximum of one quarter-ounce on each day of your visit. You can usually get a gram from anywhere from $7 to $10, and eighths can range from $20 plus tax to $45 and up, with about $35 being average. Many dispensaries offer deep discounts on the lesser-choice weed—meaning the shake, the smaller nugs, or the stuff that's starting to get a little dry because they're overstocked. It's usually pretty good stuff even though it might not look the most impressive. If you're looking for the best marijuana deals and you don't have a whole lot of time to shop around, Livwell is probably your best bet. Livwell is consistently one of the lower priced dispensaries in Denver, and they have several locations throughout the area in different parts of town.
Now that you know how easy it is to buy marijuana in Colorado, the only thing left to do is make that trip! Whether you're traveling to Colorado or you're a local who has just never made it out to the dispensaries yet, don't let being a first timer hold you back. Colorado marijuana is fantastic, and any dispensary you go to will be happy and eager to welcome you.
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