As people are getting used to the fact that cannabis dispensaries are now legally selling medical as well as recreational marijuana in the city, interest toward getting a marijuana card in San Francisco is spreading fast. A lot of new users are lining up at the dispensary doors, daily. Are you also one of those?
Maybe you want to try the medicinal benefits of the herb. Maybe you tried it years ago, and want to try it again. Or maybe you are just fed up with over-the-counter meds and want to try something new. But whatever the reason is, if you are visiting a marijuana dispensary for the first time, it can be very intimidating.
But don’t worry. We are here to help you. To make this feeling a little better and comfortable, we have prepared a list of four things that you may expect when you visit a dispensary for the first time. Here it is.
You may need an MMJ card
Whether you are a medical marijuana patient who has just turned 21 or is in his 50s, the dispensary can ask you to show a medical marijuana recommendation or card. So, if you are a medical user, make sure your recommendation is valid (most marijuana recommendations are valid up to one year only). You may also have to show your ID proof, regardless of you being a medical or a recreational user. Therefore, it’s always better to keep all your documents handy when you are visiting a dispensary.
Be Prepared to Answer Questions
Budtenders in the dispensaries are well trained to help you choose the right products as per your needs. But for that, they need to ask you a few things, like your interests, preferred consumption methods, current tolerance levels, etc. The better you can answer these questions, the better your budtender will be able to help you choose the right products. And if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask. Budtenders are there to help you in every possible way.
There’s No Pressure on You
Maybe you think the product is more pricey than it should be. Or the strain or concentrate isn’t right for you. Or maybe you don’t feel like buying it right now. No matter what the reason is, if you don’t want to buy it, don’t! There’s no pressure on you to make a purchase, especially when you are not sure about the product.
Think of it like any other retail shop. Do you buy every time you go to a retail shop? No. If you don’t find the thing you are searching for, you just walk out without making a purchase. The same is with a dispensary. There’s no compulsion that you’ll have to buy.
Keep Enough Cash with you
Though a few dispensaries accept credit or debit cards, many still run on cash only. And remember, marijuana can be a bit pricey. Therefore, you should always have enough cash with you. You may find ATMs around easily. But it’s always better to be prepared beforehand.
Visiting a marijuana dispensary for the first time can be intimidating. But if you are prepared well, there won’t be any problems. And with the above things clear in mind, I think you are good to go. So, don’t wait. Get a medical marijuana card in San Francisco now, and rock your first visit to a dispensary.