In-depth review here. TLDR at the bottom.
Review of a newer store. I went through the product range from high to low based on price and an assortment of different growers.... It is a standard layout pot shop, open middle, with product along the walls separated by means of intake. The selection is lacking a few things like a more varied edible section, and a need for an updated and expanded glassware section.
I wish they would replace glassware they sell, a piece I saw the first time I went in and liked but did not buy I have not seen again, even though I was told it was going to be replaced. The selection seems to have gotten a little smaller, I hope they restock. Talking about restocking, they will update the leafly web page of selection available, but this selection will not be available to be sold. This has happened every time I have gone in. The web page is updated to show what stock they have, but I go in to buy or look at and compare that stock they listed as available, and it is not. The employees have said it is because they have it in the back, but they have not moved it up front yet. It is upsetting, every time I go in hoping to see something listed as being there, and being told it is not. I won't call bait and switch, but I do hope they work on updating the site with what is available to sell with what is on hand to sell in store within the next few months or it will be a bigger critique. I will call bait and switch if it continues. On that same note, the web page is being updated as the weeks move on and getting better. They used to not have as much info as they do now, and I think as they continue it will continue to improve I hope.
The staff is varied, and goes from incredibly friendly to WOW I don't want to ever talk to this person again.... One in particular seems to have an issue with customers because I have talked to multiple people who all said the same things about them, basically meaning unpleasant.
The knowledge base is varied. The majority of employees I have talked to have not tried the products they are selling, I might pass it off a few times, but it has happened every time I go in, talking to 2-3 employees at least every time, and they will not know anything about many strains outside of looked up reviews. I appreciate a personal touch of someone who knows all the product they are selling, if not at least a majority, and can compare a couch lock hybrid vs a time lock hybrid... and what it means when one stain is dominant.
They like to sell themselves as affordable and the sales they have had over the last few months have helped sell that image to a degree. Oct was epic. Nov was cool. The December sale is destroying any want I have to go to the store however. A different sale everyday and not telling the customers what sale is going on until it happens is driving me away, not to the store. I don't buy everyday, I don't call into stores everyday to check sales, I don't want to have to make it a chore to do something fun. I hope the sales continue, I hope they improve. If they want to become a location people travel too they will have to become more accessible however.
The location is a little wanting. The parking lot is tight, but normally there is a spot available. Getting into and out of the parking lot might be the biggest challenge. No visible advertising, and the rundown building's look might have you questioning if you should leave your car. This is a legal in Washington State activity, it should not look so shady. Thankfully the inside looks like a normal business should. So I recommend getting over those initial doubts and going in, it's only scary the first time you do it, then you realize it is just buying another product that requires an ID check at the door.... (aka bring your ID). But ya, location needs work.
The quality is as you would expect, varied depending on price, and to a noticeable extent grower. What to say here, I always wonder, do we hold a store responsible for the growers they choose to stock, or should they stock as many growers as makes sense to them and let customers decide.... I don't know, and it is a large part of the fun I have in trying different strains finding out the quality in taste vs just looks, or packaging. But I do know this; packages I have bought with tamper security tape from this location have not been properly secured multiple times. Some product has been harvested over a year ago in not optimal conditions and it looked old in a brand new store.
I want to end with I think there is a lot of potential with this store, and I hope they continue to improve as they seem to be. I disagree with offering a discount for a proof of review, as this might lead to more artificial 5 star reviews.
TLDR: Good store with great ideas, but sometimes fails to deliver. It is new, so growing pains, and potential. I hope to make an updated review comparing it maybe in 1 year. read more
