MOM Name: Flash Buds (or Flash Buds Company) - www.flashbuds.ca
Overall rating out of 10: 9/10
Sign Up:
Relatively straightforward. Go to their site, hit register, enter email, they'll send you a password. Looks like using your account has benefits since they have a token reward so you can collect and redeem.
Ordering & Pricing:
I've been purchasing most of my cannabis directly from a buddy who is now moving out of town. Compared to my buddies pricing Flash Buds seems to be on par. Overall, I am happy with the pricing and their site seems to offer a wide array of discounts. While it was fun navigating the site, it was a bit overwhelming to try and put together all their discounts and packages. One of the reasons for a ding on their overall rating. Customer service was prompt however and answered all my questions around 11PM at night which was great.
Communication:
Super easy to communicate with and very responsive. At first I thought I was talking to a bot because they reply within 30 minutes. If that's the norm for all MOMs then I am a happy camper.
Packaging:
Well I used to receive my goods in a zip lock bag inside a black bag so this is 100x better. Looks really cool, package was branded and was sealed in double bags. They had something called a boveda pack inside which was nice.
Products / Photos:
I ordered a quarter pound of Black Diamond (my personal favourite strain) for $720 (after some automatic site discounts) with free delivery (since I was in the GTA) instead of shipping. Ordered on a Thursday night, got my package Friday around 6PM. I don't roll and smoke using a bong FYI.
AAAA - Black Diamond (8/10): Was very happy with this strain. It's got that purple colour I love and I could feel the effects immediately. Brought on a heavy lazy feeling and then the munchies kicked in. Smell was what I am used to with Black Diamond with an earthy mix. Not sure what else to write other than it feels like a true quad and the price was good. Gave it an 8 because for the price I got exactly what I expected but it wasn't a total WOAH 10/10 bud.
AAAA - El Chapo (9/10): Got this as a free sample. It is such an insanely strong indica I passed out after a half bowl. It falls under their super quads section and I understand why now. Bit pricey but if you're looking for something to help you sleep and you are tired of the bubba strains this is probably the one for you.
AAAA - Platinum Bubba Kush (9/10): Also got this as a free sample for the larger order. Bubba Kush is one of my favourites so I was excited to try the platinum bubba kush. It's got a spicy and sweet smell at the same time and the sleepiness feeling takes a few minutes to kick in. Might get this next after the Black Diamond runs out.
I also received this edible chocolate which they said is coming on their site soon. I am not a fan of edibles so haven't tried it though.
Incentive for Customers:
I don't know what this section means but I was referred to this site and I think I got the standard discounts.
Incentive for Review:
Flash Buds reached out a week after delivery and asked me if I could write a review here (cool community btw). I will get a $12 coupon for this review. From their automated emails it looks like this is offered once to every customer.
Notes:
Great customer service, that was definitely a very nice and welcome experience. Will be ordering from here again!
