chronic(432)tales
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Looking good bro that makes me feel good about buying some seeds and i emailed awb and he said he will be adding some more strains soon so ill probably wait and see what new strains come out
Best Seedbank to order from in US?
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ViceCityGrower
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Ordered from AuroraWindsBotanicals when I saw this post on Saturday... grands arrived today. Good looking beans. To bad I already got some jack and red diesel in my tent right now. Kinda wanna give them away to start these.
Okay so here's my question.
The concept of selling a "novelty item" I wouldn't think would get these companies around interstate commerce charges when shipping from say Oregon to New York for example. From my understanding - which could be wrong and I'm hoping to have this explained clearer to me by the more knowledgeable here - Seeds are considered marijuana (ie. illegal federally) in the US, therefor, shipping outside of legal states would be a great risk, and easy to track with US based credit card processing etc.
I've worked with overseas banks for years in internet marketing, and I understand that when leaving spain or Amsterdam the seeds are legal, but upon receipt in the US it's illegal. They still ship worldwide, but they're not US based, don't bank here, etc. But I'm looking for more information on this.
I've made oveseas banks significant amounts of money over the last decade, and would love to work with a US bank, or even partner with/fund one to help them capture more share, but the legalities have never seemed favorable.
Hopefully times have changed in the last few years. Any insight would be greatly appreciated!
The concept of selling a "novelty item" I wouldn't think would get these companies around interstate commerce charges when shipping from say Oregon to New York for example. From my understanding - which could be wrong and I'm hoping to have this explained clearer to me by the more knowledgeable here - Seeds are considered marijuana (ie. illegal federally) in the US, therefor, shipping outside of legal states would be a great risk, and easy to track with US based credit card processing etc.
I've worked with overseas banks for years in internet marketing, and I understand that when leaving spain or Amsterdam the seeds are legal, but upon receipt in the US it's illegal. They still ship worldwide, but they're not US based, don't bank here, etc. But I'm looking for more information on this.
I've made oveseas banks significant amounts of money over the last decade, and would love to work with a US bank, or even partner with/fund one to help them capture more share, but the legalities have never seemed favorable.
Hopefully times have changed in the last few years. Any insight would be greatly appreciated!
thick sticky sock
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seedsherenow, I mailed money order on Monday, I have seeds in hand Saturday.
A little more research found this - from Seedman's blog, from an attorney, with this being a good summation
Less controversially, cannabis seeds can be purchased without too great of a legal concern if the seeds are used for non-marijuana plant producing purposes. For example, purchasing marijuana seeds for use as fishing bait, bird food, preservation or other more abstract purposes is totally legitimate. The reason why individuals may want to use cannabis seeds for less conventional purposes is due to the seeds’ high protein, amino acid, and vitamin components. All websites that sell cannabis seeds should strive to avoid the dangerous legal consequences of selling marijuana inappropriately to non-sanctioned buyers. Ultimately, like all things cannabis, there is unfortunately still a risk involved for both the buyer and the seller.
My concern would be to make the case in court that what we were selling was for the high protein content, when the websites all clearly explain Yield, height, etc. I don't think that's an arguement worth paying for in US court.
Less controversially, cannabis seeds can be purchased without too great of a legal concern if the seeds are used for non-marijuana plant producing purposes. For example, purchasing marijuana seeds for use as fishing bait, bird food, preservation or other more abstract purposes is totally legitimate. The reason why individuals may want to use cannabis seeds for less conventional purposes is due to the seeds’ high protein, amino acid, and vitamin components. All websites that sell cannabis seeds should strive to avoid the dangerous legal consequences of selling marijuana inappropriately to non-sanctioned buyers. Ultimately, like all things cannabis, there is unfortunately still a risk involved for both the buyer and the seller.
My concern would be to make the case in court that what we were selling was for the high protein content, when the websites all clearly explain Yield, height, etc. I don't think that's an arguement worth paying for in US court.
After seeing this post I ordered from awb and the pack landed within a few days with a few extra beans. Ordered GG1 I have GG4 in the garden already. I ordered grape ape and bubba kush. I will see if these beans are with it. I'm in socal and have access to great clones just wanted to try these guys for fun
MetalHead75
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Also wanted to try out AuroraWindsBotinacal so I made a small order on Saturday and my seeds arrived today. Awesome service. Gonna start their Cherry Pie and Girl Scout Cookies tonight.
hantastic1
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greenpointseeds.com they have the best service and quality strains to choose from and you will most def get your beans in a nice timely manner
CriticalCheeze
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Are AWB their own breeders or are they just a bank? Looking to get some new gear for the indoor winter grow.
ViceCityGrower
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On the site it says they have a breeder from California who spent some time with other well known breeders. So to answer your question I think they are.
SoOLED
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https://www.seedsherenow.com/
the problem with seeds is you never know if its legit.
I suggest you find the breeder you like and email them and ask where to buy or order them from.
I like a lot of Exotic Genetix Seeds, LaPlata Labs they both replied to my emails, saying seedsherenow
whatever breeder you may like, do the homework, do everything you can to make sure its from the breeder.
the packaging from the breeder should never be opened or in baggies(exce[t freebies) most of them change their packaging often. check their Instagram page see what he latest looks like.
...and again
we should have a seeds sticky, by Uk/US and make a list of seed brokers.
the problem with seeds is you never know if its legit.
I suggest you find the breeder you like and email them and ask where to buy or order them from.
I like a lot of Exotic Genetix Seeds, LaPlata Labs they both replied to my emails, saying seedsherenow
whatever breeder you may like, do the homework, do everything you can to make sure its from the breeder.
the packaging from the breeder should never be opened or in baggies(exce[t freebies) most of them change their packaging often. check their Instagram page see what he latest looks like.
...and again
we should have a seeds sticky, by Uk/US and make a list of seed brokers.
Angry Pollock
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Never had a problem with D.C. Seed Exchange
chronic(432)tales
Active Member
see my problem is i live in a place where the weed is terrible so growing even the worst strain is better than my local garbage plus i dont want to spend 150 for 5 seeds i would prefer crappy seeds for 50 bucks than top shelf for 150. I dont care if they are legit as long as they have thc im all good
SoOLED
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if that's the case, a trip maybe in order. you wouldnt be the first person to drive, or fly to get seeds. ive driven allllllll the way back to my home state of WA for cuts...and to see my dad but yeah.
EveryBlueMoon
Active Member
OK guys I have to make up for a big mistake I made regarding Upper Canada Seed Bank.
I placed an order for Afghan Kush from them about 3 1/2 weeks ago and I have been talking A LOT of shit about them. It really started in my head when I read the reviews AFTER placing my order. Only 4 total reviews and 1 was bad and 3 were great. 75% aka C avg. really got me worried.
I was 100% convinced they stole my money because I wasn't able to get in touch with them through the 3 emails I sent over the last week. Finally I wrote a SCATHING email the other day and they replied so kindly apologizing for dropping the "conversational ball". They swore to me that the seeds were indeed on their way and that as a show of good faith they refund my money and told me that I could pay them when the seeds arrived... I just got the seeds today and have sent them an email to charge my card again for the order.
This was a test run for $40 bucks just to see if I could trust them... They have one of the LARGEST selections from so many breeders at such low prices that I just had to try them out.
I now know I can trust them with my money and am just trying to "right" all that shit I talked about them.
I'm also going to post this in the UCSB forum too.... I feel terrible.
I placed an order for Afghan Kush from them about 3 1/2 weeks ago and I have been talking A LOT of shit about them. It really started in my head when I read the reviews AFTER placing my order. Only 4 total reviews and 1 was bad and 3 were great. 75% aka C avg. really got me worried.
I was 100% convinced they stole my money because I wasn't able to get in touch with them through the 3 emails I sent over the last week. Finally I wrote a SCATHING email the other day and they replied so kindly apologizing for dropping the "conversational ball". They swore to me that the seeds were indeed on their way and that as a show of good faith they refund my money and told me that I could pay them when the seeds arrived... I just got the seeds today and have sent them an email to charge my card again for the order.
This was a test run for $40 bucks just to see if I could trust them... They have one of the LARGEST selections from so many breeders at such low prices that I just had to try them out.
I now know I can trust them with my money and am just trying to "right" all that shit I talked about them.
I'm also going to post this in the UCSB forum too.... I feel terrible.