Cannabis Works Housing, the company that spoke to Post The about selling the herb that smelled like “hay,” had a hard time getting the joint to stay moist for half a day before smoking. Some of the trailblazer weed enthusiasts who lined up to attend the highly anticipated opening of the mega-hyped establishment were disappointed to find out that it only received an average rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars from 33 Google reviews, which is not so great.
The recreational dispensary in the first legal state has left many potheads fuming with one-star ratings, as the opening hours, policies, and prices are all hazy and inflated.
“Expensive and average quality outdoor marijuana,” one pessimist wrote.
I understand that this is all for charity, so I don’t need to rob us in the process, but it is ironic that the nonprofit parent company’s store’s sales proceeds come from the dispensary’s services that help people with HIV/AIDS and substance abuse.
Several customers who spoke to The Post described the rollout of Apple Big as a bungled affair, with years of waiting for the premium, legal marijuana market in New York to finally open. In addition to shelling out a premium for their first legal icky sticky, stoners waited in line for hours, thanks in part to a 13 percent tax on marijuana sales.
Exclaimed a 48-year-old educator who was running behind schedule for work, pointing towards the queue extending from East 8th Street to Astor Place, “This is the experience of waiting in line to purchase a $20 cannabis cigarette.” “It is generating an artificial perception of limited availability.”
Riley Watkins, a 22-year-old visitor from Atlanta, waited with friends for two hours to purchase $264 worth of vape pens and pre-rolled joints and commented, “The organization of the place is quite subpar.”
Watkins remarked that instead of waiting idly for an accessible ‘budtender,’ he has been able to acquire cannabis products via self-service kiosks and swiftly complete his transaction at dispensaries in states such as Illinois.
Watkins remarked, “Once additional establishments of this nature are established, it is imperative for them to prepare themselves for the upcoming competition. Individuals will eagerly wait in line for these establishments. Currently, they are the sole entity possessing a license.”
Billy DeMorris, a 31-year-old educator from the Bronx, discovered the assortment of marijuana flowers disappointing.
The Post informed DeMorris that the less expensive marijuana from Back Home Cannabis Company ($40) had an aroma reminiscent of hay, whereas the pricier ganja ($55 and $60 for eighth-ounce bags from Florist Farms and Lobo) was excessively dehydrated, resulting in flower buds that were extremely firm and required a 12-hour rehydration process.
He stated, “If you fail to bring the level of excellence to the game, you cannot generate excitement for it. People are anticipating New York to become a popular destination for marijuana enthusiasts.” He added, “I wouldn’t be in a hurry to return.”
The CEO of Housing Works, Charles King, previously informed The Post that the company had initially launched the pot 100 products and stocked six brands.
Nevertheless, certain marijuana enthusiasts displayed greater empathy compared to their pessimistic counterparts, as they attributed the minor setbacks and worries about pricing to the unavoidable difficulties that come with expansion.
“Evaluated Shawn Sebastion, a 34-year-old security professional, in more mature markets, we should be in proximity to all locations by this time next year,”. “A beginning appears in this manner.”.
Sasha Nutgent, Retail Manager for Housing Works Cannabis Co., Stated that additional merchandise is anticipated to be available for purchase in the near future. To accommodate this, the store plans to recruit additional personnel and venture into online ordering and delivery services, which is expected to reduce the current lengthy waiting times.
“We’re very much looking forward to offering a wider selection of goods and price points as the market continues to ramp up.”