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More than just marijuana: all the little things

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We realize we are part of something special. The ‘special’ being the recreational marijuana industry.

The reason why this industry exists is because of cannabis. Without it, there is no industry. But, this industry is more than just marijuana. It’s special.

To be honest, I have not been part of a cooler industry. Seriously. Every person that we have met, whether he or she is an owner of a recreational marijuana store, a producer or head grower of cannabis, or a customer standing in line at a shop, has been really super cool. And it’s more common these days to meet them due to so many states legalising the stuff completely! Even if they aren’t full accepting of it, you can still access a cannabis card in states like Virginia to show you have been prescribed it and this is easy to get on sites like this one https://www.cannabisrxhealth.com/medical-cannabis-card/virginia!

And anyway, before the marijuana industry, did you ever meet a stoner wearing a tie-dye shirt that was a complete asshole? Or anyone who had an invested interest in the plant? I wouldn’t know, I have never met one. I’m sure they exist, but I imagine they are far and few between.

The point is, marijuana has always been about enlightenment, knowledge, love and bringing everyone together. The late great Bob Marley beautifully summed it up in two words: ‘One Love.’

While the marijuana plant makes this industry go around and brings us together, it’s the little things, the freebies inspired by creativity and inspiration that is icing on the cake. Hey, I love craft beer just as much as the next Joe, but when the last time you purchased a bottle or 6-pack and received a mix cd or a trading card in return? I like the craft beer industry and think its great, but that example just solidifies for myself that we have something special here.

 

Goodship post card and sticker

We have seen these Goodship Co. stickers and a beautifully designed postcard laying around in several recreational marijuana stores.

 

Buddy Boy Farm trading cards

What a great and fun idea! We scored these Buddy Boy Farm trading cards for free at Ganja Goddess. The back of these cards have a detailed description about the strain of cannabis.

 

Mirth Provisions bottle cap Uncle Ike's match box

Uncle Ike’s has been known to give away free lighters and boxes of heavy duty matches with their iconic branding. Oh, and if you spend over $100 at their pot shop, you get a free t-shirt.

The Mirth Provisions bottle cap is not free, but it’s free to keep if you purchase their sparkling beverage! We just included it because sometimes the thing that makes us smile is written with words such as: ‘Legal until further notice.’

 

Rain City Cannabis mix CD

If you visit Rain City Cannabis, you may be lucky enough to walk away with a mix cd. One of their budtenders has two tracks on this mix.

 

Marijuana novelty items

Pot Shop of the Month (October 2014): Uncle Ike’s

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Uncle Ike’s Pot Shop became just the 2nd of four recreational marijuana stores in Seattle, when it opened its’ doors at the end of September in the Central District neighborhood. October was its’ first full month in operation, and it was an interesting and eventful one to say the least.

Uncle Ike’s came as a bit of a surprise, especially when Ian Eisenberg’s name surfaced as one of the owners, and his property on 23rd and Union would be the pot shop’s new home. Back in July, when the recreational marijuana retail lottery was held, Eisenberg was actually one of the lottery losers. But with a piece of prime real estate to his name and some wheeling dealing magic as we imagine, he became one of the owners.

The pot shop opened to a respectable amount of fanfare. Nothing like the frenzy that surrounded the opening of Cannabis City, Seattle’s first recreational marijuana store, but respectable. Since then, it has stayed true to one of its’ sales mottos: never out of stock and has recorded strong sales figures.

Uncle Ike's Pot Shop of the Month October 2014

But the biggest news since their grand opening, is the protests by the Mount Calvary Christian Church next door. The church doesn’t agree with a pot store being so close to their facility, a church affiliated teen recreation center down the street, and a parklet nearby. In fact, just recently the church filed a lawsuit against Uncle Ike’s Pot Shop, the City of Seattle, and the Washington State Liquor Control Board. Despite all of this, Uncle Ike’s Pot Shop has been admirable in dealing with this situation and even befriending the church.

Not only has Uncle Ike’s Pot Shop already made a name for themselves in the Central District and Capitol Hill neighborhood, but we have people asking about the shop in areas outside of Seattle. This pot shop has been a welcome addition to the recreational marijuana industry. From their drive, their attitude, and their branding. Not only did they endure the grand opening madness, a massive protest, and a filing of a lawsuit, but they did it with flying colors. They are the HAS Pot Shop of the Month for October 2014.

Church’s Anti-Pot Shop Efforts Backfiring, Marijuana Can Be Smelled a Mile Away, and More!

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Church’s Anti-Pot Shop Efforts Backfiring

While the intention’s of Mount Calvary Christian Center’s protests and lawsuit is to shut down next door pot shop, it has brought Uncle Ike’s lot’s of publicity and support. Just check out the articles on CapitolHillSeattle.com and glance over the comment section to get an idea. Or check out this tweet we found on twitter:

Marijuana Can Be Smelled a Mile Away

If you are a Washington State licensed marijuana grower and have enough plants in a greenhouse, apparently the smell of your farm can carry a mile away. Bang’s Cannabis Company has been visited by the ‘aroma police’ on four separate occasions. They were told that the scent of their marijuana farm can be picked up from a mile away. Does that mean an animal such as a bear can smell the cannabis plants from 10 miles away?

High Above Seattle On CapitolHillSeattle.com!

The popular and award winning Capitol Hill news site posted an article about HAS and it’s founder/developer John Tommervik. Check it out here!

Church’s Lawsuit Includes Uncle Ike’s Pot Shop, Ocean Greens Record Low Prices & More!

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Central District Church Sues to Shut Down Uncle Ike’s Pot Shop; WSLCB and City of Seattle Also Part of Lawsuit

Apparently praying and protesting wasn’t enough as the Mount Calvary Church has named Uncle Ike’s Pot Shop, WSLCB, and the City of Seattle, as part of a lawsuit that could shut down the marijuana store. The suit states the shop is within 250ft of a teen recreation center which would be against I-502 regulations. Read more about this developing story here, at CapitolHillSeattle.com.

 

Ocean Greens Inside Shop

Ocean Greens Record Low Prices

You thought the prices during grand opening were low? Then you haven’t seen low. Ocean Greens are selling Sage, Moby Dick, and Blue Bubba for 10 bucks per gram! This is $4 cheaper per gram than their least expensive strain during the grand opening celebration! Not sure how long this will last but we imagine it might only last as long as supplies can hold out.

 

Green Theory Grand Opening Celebration This Saturday

Tomorrow, Saturday October 25th, marks the grand opening celebration of Seattle areas Green Theory. Located in Bellevue, this shop just gives us another option, when legal pot shops are still fairly scarce. Green Theory will have a large variety of weed available: 28 strains from 6 producers.

Post by Green-Theory.

 

Cheryl Schuman Launches Crowdsourcing Platform

The founder of the Beverly Hills Cannabis Club has just launched a crowdsourcing platform, www.cannadabbadoo.com, which is exclusive to the industry. Got any grand ideas and dreams that you would like to turn into reality? Then it’s a perfect time to jump on this platform when the competition for investor’s dollars is minimal.

 

Photo of the Week

Talk about a quick learner! Dave, the new team member of Bang’s Cannabis Company, shows off what he did the first day. Not bad of an accomplishment for a first timer! A lot better than some people we know who have been smoking for a while.

 

Will Seattle Be the Next Amsterdam, Uncle Ike’s Hauls in Almost $14,000 Per Day During First Week, and More!

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Seattle the next Amsterdam

Will Seattle Be the Next Amsterdam?

Is Seattle or Denver america’s answer to Amsterdam?  Having been to Amsterdam a crazy amount of times, we can give you the short answer: No. We would need to replace our streets with cobblestones, dig up a few hundred canals, and adopt the color of orange to replace our emerald. Oh, and we would need to allow prostitution. All joking aside, it is possible, and a lot has to happen, but at this point no. Still, pot tourism when comparing our pioneering cities with the great Amsterdam makes for a good read and considers the possibilities. Check out the article at Conde Nest Traveler of all places.

Will Seattle Be the Next Amsterdam?

According to CapitolHillSeattle.com, Uncle Ike’s Pot Shop hauled in almost $14,000 in total sales per day, in the first week! We stopped by just yesterday and everything seems to be sailing just fine. The pot shop has yet to put on the finishing touches such as the outdoor sign (they are using a temporary sign), and we only saw one church pot protester!

Thoughts on Responsible and Effective Branding

Peg from CannaDesign shared an interesting and important article on Twitter considering we are in the beginnings of a brand new industry. You major players – yes you – have the responsibility to forge forth and lay the foundation and ground work that we can build upon. That includes being mindful of women, a portion of the market, when branding.