I haven't been able to do much writing lately (partially because I'm spending too much time here chatting lol) but I wanted to share a quick thought on the state of rec cannabis extracts as I've been exposed to a lot more of it since joining twitter...

the biggest issue we're seeing with these product types is that the majority of the knowledge surrounding them exists in the production side. Companies don't know how to market them and users don't know how to consume them.

We're getting mostly good product from producers but all other aspects of the process need work.
Retailers are stocking junk chinese rebrand devices and selling them for $150 to $500. Don't forget the Puffco Peak was a Chinese rebrand from the get go.

I don't have an issue with Chinese products but what I do have an issue with is the lack of reliability and support they have when they inevitably break. Most consumers are going to get burned by their first wax pen when it breaks and a single atomizer costs $30+

Dabs are simply too intense for 99% of casual users and temp variability is way too high, so most new users are going to have a bad session when learning. Erigs are expensive too.

New users are going to see a cool product that's too hard to use and will be turned off by spending too much on the concentrate itself and the accessories needed to make it happen. Budtenders have no clue how these products should work and need education.

Pricing is out of whack with producers getting taxed 10 ways from heaven and product types not aligning with costs. Packaging is wholly inconsistent and still inadequate in most cases.

In short, producers are trying their best, the government is overtaxing and there's no reliable resources for good devices as it's dominated by companies trying to make a quick buck.

... I guess that's why I started this account. Back to real work now.