Convenience Is Not the First Check
Delivery saves a trip. Convenience decides for many buyers. It does not remove the legal check. Cannabis is illegal under US federal law. States set their own rules. Licensed delivery exists in states such as California, Colorado, and Oregon. Some states ban delivery. Some allow medical delivery only. Confirm your address is in a licensed delivery zone. Confirm the seller holds a state cannabis license. A menu and a checkout page are not proof.
License and ID
Buy from a licensed retailer or a licensed delivery operator. Ask for the license number. Check it on the state regulator site. At the door, the driver checks a government ID. The name must match the order. Rules: 21+ for adult use. Some states cap the amount per delivery. California adult-use possession limit is 28.5 g of flower. Keep the order under the cap.
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Joint Size and Price
Joints come in 0.5 g and 1 g sizes. Some pre-rolls are 0.35 g. A 1 g joint at $12 costs $12 per gram. A 0.5 g joint at $8 costs $16 per gram. Compare price per gram, not price per joint. Delivery fees add $3 to $10. Minimum orders run $25 to $50. Taxes add 15% to 30% in some states. Ask for the total before checkout.
Potency and Test Date
Labels list THC percentage. Flower at 18% to 25% THC is common. A 0.5 g joint at 20% THC holds about 100 mg THC. That number is not a dose. Combustion destroys some THC. Start with one or two puffs. Check the harvest or package date. Flower loses potency and flavor after 6 to 12 months. A test date older than 6 months is a warning sign.
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What to Check on the Listing
- License number and state
- Joint weight in grams
- THC percentage and CBD percentage
- Package date and test date
- Contaminant test panel: mold, yeast, pesticides
- Delivery fee, minimum order, tax
- Payment method: cash, debit, or state-approved app
Pitfalls
Avoid sellers that use gift language. Avoid sellers with no license number. Avoid listings with no test date. Avoid cash-only apps that ask for payment before ID check. Avoid returns that are not allowed by state law. Open the package at the door. Check for mold, seeds, and a dry stem. Report a bad order to the state regulator.
Bottom Line
Convenience decides for many buyers. A license check, a price-per-gram check, and a test-date check decide whether the order is worth it.