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Selection: 6/10. They always have powdered and capsuled dry leaf. Extracts are fewer in selection, and 7-oh is seemingly impossible for them to maintain a regular inventory of, which is a deterrent from wanting to visit.
Hours: 7/10. They tend to open earlier than most smoke shops (7:45-8am), however Sonora Smoke Shop in the junction usually opens around the same time. The downside is they close early too.
Pricing: 4/10. Compared with just about any smoke shop in the valley, the prices they charge for both dry leaf and 7-oh are damn near criminal. If you are visiting the mountains and coming from the valley or elsewhere, it is well worth it to stock up on Kratom beforehand. The pricing at this location is simply not competitive and they don't seem to be very attentive when this discrepancy is pointed out.
All in all, VIP Smoke Shop may work as a last resort, but if you're up this way from the valley, buy your Kratom there first. read more