Before you go
- Be 21 or older. Bring a valid government photo ID. No ID, no entry.
- Pay method. Many stores take cash or debit. Credit cards are often not allowed. Check the store's page or menu first.
- Look at the menu online. Most stores post one. Use GLASS to see what a fair price is. An eighth in Massachusetts is typically $25 before tax.
- Check hours and order ahead. Many stores let you reserve online and pick up.
At the door
Someone checks your ID, often at a front desk, and you may wait in a lobby. Then you go to the counter and a budtender helps you.
What to ask
- "What is the total with tax?"
- "What is the THC on this one, and when was it tested or packaged?"
- "I am new. What is a good low-dose option?"
- "Is there a first-time or daily deal?" Stores run them and they are on our deals page.
How not to overbuy
- Start with one product. An eighth lasts most people a while.
- Edibles: 2.5 to 5 mg for a first try. Wait two hours before taking more. This is the most common first-visit mistake.
- Carts and concentrates are very strong. Skip them until you know your tolerance.
- The state sets a daily purchase limit and the store will enforce it.
After
- Keep it sealed and out of reach on the way home. Do not drive after using.
- Use it at home. Public use is not allowed in most places.
- Keep the receipt and the package until you finish it.
