Big fan of PEX. Usually vape Stiiizy, easier to find the strain. Platinum Vape is a great brand tests in the mid to high 80% range. This one @ 89% total. However, the effects just aren’t as pronounced as they normally are and it feels weaker than the numbers show. I find I’m having to smoke more to get near the same medication. Still not bad. Feels more Indica dominant than it should. Most their strains are great. I picked up Grape Ape at the same time (bogo). Tests about the same - 89%. However, this one, 5 rips and your good. Not stupid high but comfortably numb. I usually smoke Select, Raw Garden, Plug, Stiiizy, moxie. This brand falls between Stiiizy and select on potency imo.

Great representation of Fire OG. Imo, the best of their line up. Which on that note, it’s like the company is asleep at the wheel. Has been a new strain in a year. Same old line up. Which most the DNA is OG variant based (gsc, king Louie, Fire OG, etc. The exotic line is meh. Same stain for all of them. I don’t smoke weed for the taste. The brand seriously need some new strains. And some of the more connoisseur strains. I don’t think I’ve ordered a plug and play in probably three months? Just bored with the line-up. Shame, as it’s great oil.

Given the competitive nature of delivery in this area, one would think they would make the process as easy as possible. Not the case here. All over a $100 min that wasn’t valid. Sorry, but I purchase 1 to 2 times a week and usually in the $60-$65 range each time. So, I’ve got stock and generally trying new strains. I’m certainly not going to spend $100+ tax because I want to try a new cartridge/strain that costs $55+ tax. I don’t need anything else, I already have stock. Technically, this is what they want - me ordering new products - it j like them, I’ll continue. So back to the competitive nature of this market - this bus the perfect example of tripping over dollars to pick up fines. Not only did they lose a new customer, but the perfect kind. Orders 2x a week, $65 each time or $6,240 a year. For no reason is the best part. I’m 6.7 miles away, they looked it up. But didn’t try to accommodate. So $6,240 just walked out the door and to my competitors. Thought I’d discuss it - especially since I gave them “2 chances” at addressing it. Called last night and this AM per their request, Derek got it.

I’ve.been solely a delivery customer, but went in sat for the first tine. First - everyone else pays the excise, there is so much margin be -1, Anyhow. I drive in for the Select BOGO deal. Got a txt and one line item said : Select BOGO $10. Which means buy one and get one for $10. So I called ahead to ensure the bogo was still on. I get there.. and suddenly the promo was for Friday (the txt clearly says “ celebrate 4 days of 420). Then they say... it’s only for a 1/2 gram and we only have northern lights. Can’t get any other strain. They had tons of.stock. Sorry but that’s just shady. If that was actually the case, it would have said “ buy a select cart get a 1/2 gram of Northern Lights. So had I not driven from calabasas, I’d have left without buying anything. Plus unlike the rest, don’t cover excise tax. Makes most deals, regular at Elevate or The Shop. Better pricing too. Adios DC.... thanks for wasting my afternoon. Damon Cusato

4th exotic cart (usually only do the DNA line). I’ve got a big tolerance and only smoke this, select, raw etc. also prefer indica’s. These exotics knock me out faster than Northern Lights or 9lb hammer. Smoke — 30 min later couch locked... asleep sometime after. My best indica s don’t work that way. I’m not complaining, if this was the desired effect I’d be stoked. And I’m now using it for that exact reason, But it would be nice at the same time if it actually was it actual hybrid so you could enjoy it throughout the day. I know I’m not alone in this. Go watch YouTube reviews some of the top channels say the exact same thing about all the exotics. So I think it’s time for plug to come clean and tell us the genetics of the Exotic line. It’s not that special and I’d really like to know what I’m smoking. And while you’re at it, add some more DNA strands your lineup is getting really long in the tooth. And his way to OG Kush heavy you got four strains better OG Kush dominant.

Gone though the whole DNA line a few times. Very good. The exotics... I don’t now what strain they use, but sole Slushie, grape soda, pineapple cooler all have the same effect. 30 min later I’m ready to crash out. I’ve got a huge tolerance and a big indica fan (Mendo, purple kush, northern lights, Flo OG dc and usually select. I’ve never had a hybrid hit line this. The high wasn’t enjoyable and literally 30 minutes later I was ready to sleep. Mostly to sleep off this high of you can call it that. Before anyone says you got a fake. It was from atrium, one of the best dispensaries in Los Angeles. Looks like and Apple store (no pun intended). This exact same effect has happened with all the exotics. Even reviewers have seen the same. As I said - love the DNA line - wish they’d add some new non-og kush based strains but fire and Pineapple Express are my go to. Plug play - time to fess up. What are these exotic strains? Something not right about them.

First - the strain is great. Very mellow - fun/happy high. Feel it in the eyes first. Not a terribly heavy indica either. Body feel light bs heavy. (Would be 5 stars less discussion below) Now can I recommend it beyond a one time try? No. The price/value isn’t there. $45 for 1/2 gram. That’s more than ASCND and there is no comparison there. Always clean and always 90%+. So it Stiiizy we’re smart. They’d make the originals $25 - Make this line up and the terpene one $35. It’s what they are worth for one. Two you’ll stay competitive. Your original line tests avg at best these days. That would keep you in the game. Zero chance I’ll buy the cart again $45. It was worth trying and very goof. Just I can get 1G of select or plug play for $10 more. Both test in the 90%+ range. Just food for thought.

Not covering the excise tax that almost everyone else is - makes DC a non-starter. Sad, as they have a great line up of products. But so does everyone else and they all pay the excise tax. Just greed. The margins on these products are so high, it’s why everyone else is paying the excise tax, because there is still huge profit. I’ll post the whole sale pricing for brands if you’d like to see what I mean. So you have that and you have delivery minimums of $80 (3.8 miles away). Pre-tax. When I order a pizza. They don’t say “sorry, it’s a min $30 order - even through the pizza you want is only $22. That is just a blatant disrespect for its customer base. $50 min is acceptable. Means a gram of good oil, etc. which is usually what you’re ordering. I’m well stocked. But often see a strain I want to try or a new brand. But it’s $55 and I need to add another $25 of stuff I don’t need and then get to pay the full tax Monty of ~30%. Tripping over dollars to pick up dimes.

Hit it 15 times. Nada. Shame as ghost og isn’t easy to find in vape.

1. It’s a top botch MMJ vape company. Right up there with my other 3 go to’s : Kurvana ASCND, Select and Plug Play. 2. They don’t seem like 1/2 a gram. I know - head space and all, but still. I’m not a heavy smoker. I just have a wicked tolerance. Yet, taking the same drags off the same istick mini - it lasts 15% less than a 1/2 gram cart of say select or anyone really. 3. They have outstanding genetics in their strains. However, they at times tends to be a little too fancy or one of the three crosses just kills off the other two. 4. I’ve yet to get really faded on one. Gone through a few but so far eh - but the strains I’d really like, usually bit available. So BIsti Badlands. Very smooth hits as always with raw garden. Hit it pretty good - 10, 6-8 second hits. Got faded but. It like I’d was expecting given the genetics. I’d call this more of a indica leaning hybrid, but like a 60/40. I’m sure lots will like it, just was hoping for a strong indica and this isn’t it.

Picked-up a 1/2 gram today. Great genetics. Very pleasant, slightly leaning indica hybrid (and more leaning indica if you over do it). I Perfect anytime or the day. Very euphoric with a narcotic quality about it that most MMJ doesn’t have. It’s one of the better strains I’ve tried. Very smooth / blinkers with no coughing. Has a berry flavor, just not over powering. Tested @ 83% THC (only buy from legit dispensaries - our lungs are worth half the excise tax and this is the most counterfeited brands). Worth trying, you won’t be disappointed. The general feeling is happy but curiously - the high, as its set in now, it like they mixed MMJ x Opioid. Whatever it is - it’s a curious high and could actually be used to get people off pain killers. Or lessen their amounts. Most mmj doesn’t mimic the high they get from day an oxy. So it’s not a easy switch. Sorry, train of thought typinp ;) Best strain in their line up and genetics. Imo.

Great selection and pricing is good. However, until they absorb the 15% excise tax like the rest of the dispensaries are doing (Atrium, The WH, grassdoor, Ease, etc). Same inventories (all weedmaps verified products). Blocks away from each other. It’s s soft cost and the spread in wholesale vs retail is huge. If they offer it - it’s 5/5 stars and one stop shopping. The other is deliveries. They tend to be slow. Communication is good but I’ve had orders show up in a hour to 3-4 hours. Along with not honoring specials for delivery customers - like early bird special (20% off - like absorbing the excise). What is the difference between an order for delivery vs going in store? Doesn’t make sense. I’m spending the same - likely more money due to min order $$. It’s a little insulting, like delivery customers are second class citizens. ESP as deliveries are the future. Two easy things to fix to make it a 5 star and one of the best.

Love Raw Gardens - especially when you are looking for strains outside the Walmrt world (gsc, BD etc). Amazing flower to oil and strains. Funny, out of all the review sections for a product. You can tell who are the connoisseurs... as they mention “my previous daily was ASCND or Select. So you know you’re getting good reviews. As these folks know good products to start and compare from. Just an observation. basti-badlands is next.

Just finished up a Select Pineapple Express (funny - I’ve passed over this strain tons - turns out it’s now my favorite - like masterpiece og from Plug - be a 7/10 on a high vs this 10/10. The select I had, also tested at 90.1% - so good comparison. I’d say the oils are equal - slight nudge to Select (I never cough with Select, Plug I do). Highs are very similar. Just fun - euphoric, happy and a fun stone. Best of the Plug and plays. I’ve tried all but one exotic and this takes the cake. masterpiece was good but oddly got used to it half way thru and high wasn’t there really. Fire OG is great as is Louie. But this is likely the best PEX I’ve ever vaped, Select a photo finish 2nd. Mostly because it’s 510 threaded (ccell) but like pods better. Too many failures in 510’s and inconsistent hits. Be careful - only buy from WM verified / legit stores. I got burned on two plug plays - total junk. The price delta at a legit shop is only $5-$10 more and REAL.

They need to absorb the excise tax, like most are doing. The margins are huge to start. Otherwise. Great location - right off 101. Beautiful shop. Reminded me of Apple store. Pricing is good on most a little pricey on a few others. Amazing vape selection. Went in to pickup chemdawg from Select. Had a promo for CA Dab Co vape. Buy one get one for $2. So grabbed a Northern Lights and Bubba Kush. Always have deals. Like today 20% off Kurvana ASCND. Already stocked up on that brand but great price. Employees are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. I wish they delivered. Otherwise, why go else where? Soon as they get on board with covering the excise tax like the other legit storefronts are doing. Then it becomes the sole go to.

The taste is great. Who cares. Who is the high. At first - as with grape soda and pineapple cooler - I liked it. Ie the first 8 hits. However the cerebral side fades quickly and leaves a eh so comfortable body high. Odd mixture. Clear headed body stone. Reloading - gets similar effects - a little less tiredness. Was hoping for a good 50/50 - and genetics product. I’ll finish it, but I’m getting less enthused by the brand and limited strains. Best delivery system out three. They need more DNA strains and to tell us - even loosely, the parents of the exotics. Otherwise - I’m sure the high is goof for some and it’s strong and I’ve got a wicked tolerance. So keep in mind. Example of 70% vs 90% - I can smoke 85%?of a .5mg. Legion cart and be the same after 8-12 hits of the play. Just looking for the right high. King Louie and Fire OG are sleep strains. Not 8pm. Pineapple Express is pretty racy and is jack (just got that one). GSC - who cares. Elegance.

As we’ve seen now in the vape market of mmj, great product shows up and a month later - the fakes show up. First two carts were great. Everyone since has been eh. Taste is off, high isn’t there (feels closer to 70%). Really getting sick of this counterfeit nonsense. It’s so easy for the companies to use Any of the tech’s out there to allow you to scan and check authenticity, etc. it’s simple but these companies think Instagram is enough of a presence. Look at the reviews. Started out great and now everyone is complaining. Amazing how these companies do zero to product their brand / product and CUSTOMER. The only brands I feel safe buying still, are Select and ASCND. They control their distribution channels and transparent with their constant lab testing. Bought 6 plug plays. Started out great and now it’s off the list. Not playing the game of if it’s real or not anymore. Especially the exotics. We have no idea how he strains or how it should feel. All licensed Disp’s.

PV makes some good oil and tests quite well. They claim 91% but it’s closer to 80-82% imo (high tolerance, you gab tell right away). But still got me medicated quite well. Used to vape these a lot until I moved and this part of LA it’s harder to find. Good cart - good potency and taste.

I’ve tried all of them - and tend to be a sativa dominant type generally. What I’ve found, specifically with their pod /strain of Hardcore. It’s a lot more cerebral than it gets credit for. I’m more likely to fall asleep on Blue Dream after it wears down than I am Hardcore. Whatever it is, is great. Taste is good - relatively speaking and I don’t cough. Something their whole line up benefits from. Other brands I’ll cough hit one. I’ve also never had a cart fail. Ever. 510’s hasn’t improved in years and still have more failures then I can recall. Hardware is simple but effective and just works. Imo, the best design out there. Pax = junk. So if you are hesitant to get into another pod deal, don’t be. This hits huge clouds if desired. Not to mention the com Alternatively. Several very good brands use JUUL’s pen (one at the gas station) or a bare bones version. Kushie, J, space all good. So more strains but they do fail.

Strawberry Cough is one of my staples I’ll always have around. A mellow sativa imo. Tastes great and hits the same. Worth trying if you’ve not snd it a SC fan, theirs is the best I’ve tried