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07-31-2013, 04:09 PM
Quote: (07-31-2013 03:44 PM)w00t Wrote:
Good question. I have no idea. I doubt they would import cheap crap from china though, they propably produce their own or get them from german companies. But I really dont know.
I would guess the costs per unit are higher than 50 euros, they are big on quality control and labour cost is very high in Germany.
They still rake in a decent profit of course. I used to promote the volcano on an affiliate site and they were paying 10% commission on every sale without batting an eye.
Unfortunately they closed down their affiliate program.
Its a great device I own two, the Volcano Classic and Digit. But I stopped smoking/vaping so I will propably sell them off.
Here are some pictures of their headquarters Germany
http://www.storz-bickel.com/vaporiser/st...turer.html
Good for you, congratulations, quitting smoking ain't easy, but now that I've fully seen both sides, in most cases I do believe it's for the best. Note to all the young dudes out there: if you don't smoke don't start. All in all it's a huge waste of time and money... not to mention it can fry your lungs and make you so spacey and lazy that you'll crash your car and not be able to fix it because you'll be unemployed and broke. Exaggerating of course, Bob Dylan has been high for forty years straight and is doing okay for himself... but ask yourself this question: "Am I Bob Dylan?" The obvious answer is "no".
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08-06-2013, 08:29 AM
Looks like I might have to marry a Uruguayan. This stuff is going legit suit and tie sooner than later. I'm already figuring out my framework and billing cycle for consulting fees (this stuff ain't just plop a seed in the ground and watch it grow). Business class, suited down, four star hotels... sounds legit to me.
Headlines:
"Global Trendsetter? Uruguay Moves to Legalize Marijuana."
"Uruguay's Lower House Votes to Legalize Marijuana."
Meanwhile, back at the ranch...
"If You Thought NSA Spying Was Bad, You Should See What the DEA is Doing."
No wonder the US is in such a precarious state. It's filled with magical thinkers who believe if they just push hard enough pot will go away and the gays will go back in the closest. Lol. Good luck with that.
Believe it or not there are lots of US law enforcement folks who agree that decriminalization is the only way out of the futile "war" on drug users, suppliers, and manufacturers. Check em' out: Law Enforcement Against Prohibition at
http://www.leap.cc
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08-06-2013, 09:03 AM
Quote: (08-06-2013 08:42 AM)frenchie Wrote:
FYI, burning cannabis through a pipe or papers isn't bad for you.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/20...74960.html
Vapes though are amazing. The experiences from different delievery systems very much change how the effects feel.
It's like with coffee, some say good, some say bad. Who really knows? But think about it, thick, resinous, hot smoke loaded with butane from lighters constantly hitting the back of your throat and filling your lungs? Uh-uh, no, just not good. As an athlete whose life depends on my ability to hold my breath I can flat out say smoking diminishes my ability to perform. In addition, it IS addictive, period. Once you really embrace the 420 lifestyle it is very hard to break free. And so, with all the "thought," time and energy that goes into this fairly pointless hobby why not trade a unhealthy habit for a healthy habit? What if all the moments spent searching for, buying, discussing and burning this product were spent at the gym or surfing or practicing guitar or a foreign language, or making money, or cold approaching perfect 10's? As you get older you realize that time IS capital... spend it wisely.
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08-06-2013, 02:20 PM
@Giovonny: Sounds good. If it ain't broke don't fix it. I'm off the market and out of the vape loop. Sounds like they are improving and getting cheaper all the time.
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07-02-2015, 05:58 AM
This thread is old and looks like it never really went anywhere with regards to the OP's intention of a thread about the LEGAL marijuana business. A lot has changed in the US over the past several years: 23 states currently allow medical marijuana and 4 states (Washington, Colorado, Alaska, and Oregon as of today) have legalized it for recreational use. Over the next few years it is reasonable to think that more states will follow suit.
My question is this: How would one go about getting set up as a licensed grower where it is legal? Does anyone have any experience with this or know how the process works?
I have about 100 acres of farmland available in a state that is currently not one of the four mentioned above. If and when this state legalizes marijuana I want to be ready with a game plan.
If this is a frowned upon subject for the forum or sharing details here would be too risky given the federal laws then we can let the conversation die with this post.
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07-31-2015, 09:21 PM
I imagine it will take another generation before cannabis use is fully legal and normalized in this country. Chris Christie has said he would shut the legal trade down if he were to become president. I know his chances are slim (heh), but it's safe to assume there are other politicians out there with the same mindset as him. It seems that most raids are done on dispensaries. If I were going to get into the game, I would focus on growing, or novelties.
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08-01-2015, 10:45 AM
Having just spent some time in Colorado, here is my limited take on it.
50-60% of sales are in edibles, drops etc. From all the various cookies flavors to gummies and hard candies. Also the drops, sprays and transdermals are a big seller in many shops. The same 2-3 brands were the most prominent in all the shops I went to.
As far as having 100 acres to farm it. To sell buds you really need to grow it indoor where temperature, soil pH and soil amendments can be finely tuned. The buds in the shops sell for 12-15 per gram and none of it is ditch weed like you would get in a field. Field grown may be able to be used for extracts and oils, I really don't know.
Want to practice indoor growing before it becomes legal in your state? Grow tomatoes indoors, almost identical as far as requirements go.
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08-05-2015, 08:48 PM
I was considering a quick trip to Denver to check out the legal ganja scene but it looks like I won't be able to swing it due to work constraints but I am currently working in a city that is a quick ferry ride from Washington. Does anyone on here know if the scene in Washington state is as well developed as it currently is in Colorado? Basically I just want to spend a weekend in Seattle and get super baked on high quality weed, hash, dabs, edibles, etc.