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h2osakana wrote: Sat May 02, 2020 10:01 pm Hey guys, I just started smoking and ordering online... I have shopped around a couple of websites and can't help but notice there is a huge discrepancy between the pricing of different strains and grades... What determines a strain to be more expensive than an other??? Is there a different grade to the same strain?? like AAA Death BUbba vs AAAA Death Bubba??

Much appreciated.. thanks!

Captain-Canucklehead wrote: Sun May 03, 2020 12:20 pm

h2osakana wrote: Sat May 02, 2020 10:01 pm Hey guys, I just started smoking and ordering online... I have shopped around a couple of websites and can't help but notice there is a huge discrepancy between the pricing of different strains and grades... What determines a strain to be more expensive than an other??? Is there a different grade to the same strain?? like AAA Death BUbba vs AAAA Death Bubba??

Much appreciated.. thanks!

Long-time smoker here who started buying from Moms around a couple of years ago.

Typically the better the smell, appearance/texture, burn and taste the better the grade which raises the price, however, what I have noticed is that the "A" rating system is fairly subjective between different MOMs. I just saw a post from MOMpics (I won't name the MOM here) and the product was rated AAAA by the MOM, but the bud was mostly popcorn buds (which could likely be rated AA or AAA by a different MOM). I have bought a zip of AAAA weed from one MOM for $220 that was entirely worse than a zip of AAA weed from another MOM for $140 which ticked me off. I've also purchased AAAA rated weed that was AAA in my mind but not be mad because I only paid $150 on sale.

So what I did was I read up on reviews and made small purchases from each MOM (welcome codes make this an easier purchase to make) that I was curious about to get an understanding of how they grade their product and made notes. I tend to rate my purchase according to the price I paid. The $150 ounce I was talking about earlier were solid trips (AAA) that were well worth the asking price, so I look at it that way, and I was content, and would purchase from them again knowing what I will get.

Captain-Canucklehead wrote: Sun May 03, 2020 12:20 pm

h2osakana wrote: Sat May 02, 2020 10:01 pm Hey guys, I just started smoking and ordering online... I have shopped around a couple of websites and can't help but notice there is a huge discrepancy between the pricing of different strains and grades... What determines a strain to be more expensive than an other??? Is there a different grade to the same strain?? like AAA Death BUbba vs AAAA Death Bubba??

Much appreciated.. thanks!

Long-time smoker here who started buying from Moms around a couple of years ago.

Typically the better the smell, appearance/texture, burn and taste the better the grade which raises the price, however, what I have noticed is that the "A" rating system is fairly subjective between different MOMs. I just saw a post from MOMpics (I won't name the MOM here) and the product was rated AAAA by the MOM, but the bud was mostly popcorn buds (which could likely be rated AA or AAA by a different MOM). I have bought a zip of AAAA weed from one MOM for $220 that was entirely worse than a zip of AAA weed from another MOM for $140 which ticked me off. I've also purchased AAAA rated weed that was AAA in my mind but not be mad because I only paid $150 on sale.

So what I did was I read up on reviews and made small purchases from each MOM (welcome codes make this an easier purchase to make) that I was curious about to get an understanding of how they grade their product and made notes. I tend to rate my purchase according to the price I paid. The $150 ounce I was talking about earlier were solid trips (AAA) that were well worth the asking price, so I look at it that way, and I was content, and would purchase from them again knowing what I will get.

Captain-Canucklehead wrote: Sun May 03, 2020 12:20 pm

h2osakana wrote: Sat May 02, 2020 10:01 pm Hey guys, I just started smoking and ordering online... I have shopped around a couple of websites and can't help but notice there is a huge discrepancy between the pricing of different strains and grades... What determines a strain to be more expensive than an other??? Is there a different grade to the same strain?? like AAA Death BUbba vs AAAA Death Bubba??

Much appreciated.. thanks!

Long-time smoker here who started buying from Moms around a couple of years ago.

Typically the better the smell, appearance/texture, burn and taste the better the grade which raises the price, however, what I have noticed is that the "A" rating system is fairly subjective between different MOMs. I just saw a post from MOMpics (I won't name the MOM here) and the product was rated AAAA by the MOM, but the bud was mostly popcorn buds (which could likely be rated AA or AAA by a different MOM). I have bought a zip of AAAA weed from one MOM for $220 that was entirely worse than a zip of AAA weed from another MOM for $140 which ticked me off. I've also purchased AAAA rated weed that was AAA in my mind but not be mad because I only paid $150 on sale.

So what I did was I read up on reviews and made small purchases from each MOM (welcome codes make this an easier purchase to make) that I was curious about to get an understanding of how they grade their product and made notes. I tend to rate my purchase according to the price I paid. The $150 ounce I was talking about earlier were solid trips (AAA) that were well worth the asking price, so I look at it that way, and I was content, and would purchase from them again knowing what I will get.

Captain-Canucklehead wrote: Tue May 05, 2020 5:17 pm Personal preference really. Some people are happy smoking AA or AAA weed, especially if it's potent. So if potency is your only goal, and don't mind smoking weed that lacks flavour, smell or maybe has small buds, then buying AAAA might not be the most cost effective way to purchase. You might be happier buying AA or AAA grade stuff for less money. But say your goal is a pleasurable smoking/vaping experience where you really want to take in the smell, taste, feel etc., then you might be unhappy with anything less than AAAA.

It's kind of like this, what would you rather have? Lucky Lager? Or a craft beer from a micro brewery? Both will get you buzzed (granted, buying AA grade you can get a dud more often - something to consider), but it's a completely different experience, and a different effect on your wallet. Read the reviews here, and don't be afraid to reach out to MOMs and ask questions. If you tell them your budget and what you want, they likely will be able to recommend something you like.