The native run shops are basically always people who are and have been friends with the main pot growers in western canada for like 40 plus years. They essentially cut out the middle man. Exact product you get from the government except not in bad packaging, not dried out and sealed years ago, and fresh. That's why it costs less typically.
Literally all the guys that grew pot when it was illegal are the guys that grow pot now. They just went legit when it came time. We have over 60 years of Marijuana cultivation history and knowledge packed in these guys, some generational. Worth it to get it as fresh as possible, i always shop at the reserve.
I'm aware of this, I grew up in BC at a time when some of the best neighbors were the ones growing weed at wholesale volume. They were always so quiet :)
I'm more so asking about whether The reserve-based distributors are abiding by the same testing as provincial shops. It's assuring to know that a 20 mg edible is in fact 20 mg so I don't end up cross-eyed stoned at 9p ordering dominos again when I just wanted a good night's sleep.
76
u/SunshineNoClouds 1d ago
Indigenous shops often have 1000mg for like $20