Well took the plunge yesterday and checked out Flora in Middlebury.
Quite a nice and clean establishment! The staff were friendly, they made a lot of recommendations at the door after being carded. The store front is very private, frosted glass windows, segregated bud room from the ID check lobby thing. Friendly staff, knowledgeable af.
As far as inventory goes, there wasn't a lot. I think that's due to the market opening up. However, they had some pipes, bongs and other paraphernalia - great options for the tourist or local looking to add a piece to their collection. The spoon pipes were nothing to write home about, picked up one just to help support the local shop. Also picked up royal goo and wedding cake - very tasty and potent.
Which brings me to my next point: price and quality. I'd say that the quality of the product was decent for the price. Better stuff than what the illicit market could render in my recent experience, but a bit on the pricey side. How do I feel about the price and convenience? Pretty good. In my early years of cannabis use I used to get impatient with the usual dope man meme of "on my way" for hours and hours. Now I can get my stuff during regular day light hours without having to wait for some sketchy dude or deal with unscrupulous derpy distribution.
What did I get on my visit and my total spend? Well got one thing of CBD lotion, 3.5g of wedding cake, 3.5g of royal goo, and a small spoon pipe - for $202.65. I'd say the visit was pricey but a very fun and exciting experience for this 30-something life long smoker. My hope is in time, this business will continue to grow, and product offerings will expand. My only gripe is that the pipe selection is very muted, but it pleases me that this shop doesn't try to sell itself as a weed smoking meme but rather a respectable establishment staffed by genuine enthusiasts that are not pushy or over extending in conversation.
I remain optimistically joyed and excited to see where my next weed shop stop takes me.
Kind regards,
Some asshole.
EDIT / Update:
Wow, I cannot believe some of you in the comments section. Accusing me of being a being affiliated with an MSO, in the industry or working for Flora. I will just say this, I am NOT affiliated with any of the cannabis stores or operations. I am an IT guy and guitar builder.
Also yes - I know the market prices are stupid high - much like I was the other night... But seriously, this was just a review of my experience shopping there. I paid my own money and went there out of my own self interest.
Ya'll need to calm down and smoke somethin.
FizzBitch t1_is08fvx wrote
Just like I don't by my plates at the grocery store I don't judge a pot shop by its pipes. An old school head shop is what you seem to want.
No edibles yet because of weird VT kitchen regulations BTW.