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Shopping for good weed is like shopping for good produce. Flower should look and smell fresh. But there are other characteristics to keep in mind to ensure you're getting the best nugs for your money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn the difference between private reserve and top-shelf flower, how smell, appearance, and flower structure indicate quality weed, and why price isn't everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n\tWhat's private reserve weed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cannabis usually comes in four categories in the regulated market: house or compassion shelf, mid-shelf, top shelf, and private reserve. Private reserve refers to the highest tier of cured cannabis flower available from a dispensary or delivery service. <\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t

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