Explain High Prices for Sucky Seeds?
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tusseltussel
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not sure but my advice is if you don't like something don't buy it
Ifrit
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I'm just trying to establish the reasoning for $100+ for 5 feminized seeds from a strain that has 2 1/2 stars out of 5. I can buy proven strains like Peppermint Kush or Vanilla Kush from Barney's for half the cost of these overpriced seeds.
Bigby
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You can buy two packs before you get one single fucker to germinate if you buy from Barney's!!! lmao!
Very poor choice of breeder to choose to make your example with imo. Name and shame the breeder that prompted this thread please!
vilify
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so you are going to base this on a single websites shitty review system?
who says they are not great seeds, and someone just sucked at growing, or gave it a review under what it deserved because the strain doesn't fit their exact preference.
"hydrofarm sucks because sunlight supply says so."
who says they are not great seeds, and someone just sucked at growing, or gave it a review under what it deserved because the strain doesn't fit their exact preference.
"hydrofarm sucks because sunlight supply says so."
mtgeezer
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All this Barney's bashing is questionable at best. They have been in business for almost 30 years. You do NOT stay in business that long by selling crap. They also have many C.C. winners in their lineup.
As for paying $100 for 5 fems, not a smart choice especially if the rating is so low.. If you're just entry level as a grower then go to some place like Nirvana. Their seeds are dependable but not usually top-drawer. They have good customer service and will replace seeds many time even if it's your fault unlike most others. Good fodder for someone learning the ropes that won't break the bank, and the product is pretty fair if you've done your part.
As for paying $100 for 5 fems, not a smart choice especially if the rating is so low.. If you're just entry level as a grower then go to some place like Nirvana. Their seeds are dependable but not usually top-drawer. They have good customer service and will replace seeds many time even if it's your fault unlike most others. Good fodder for someone learning the ropes that won't break the bank, and the product is pretty fair if you've done your part.
Ifrit
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You would think they would be great because Marijuana aficionados that are well informed about cultivation would only dare shell out that amount of $ for such seeds. There maybe some newbies that have a lot of cash around, but for the most part it seems as though many newbies go to De Sjaaman, Nirvana, KC Brains, or Seedman seeds as a starter because they are budget seeds. There's no excuse for expensive seeds with terrible reviews on one of the most frequented seed distributors.
vilify
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"aficianados that are well informed"??? "shell out that amount." HAHAHA.
its $100, not a fortune.
but okay, you seem set on taking information from one site and making it fact, so good luck with that.
Bigby
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Wasn't bashing. Making an observation based on personal experience in response to him offering Barney's as an unproblematic alternative.
Bigby
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Ha ha - indeed.
Review system correlation with quality now has the power to construct reality. Scary shit!
brotherjericho
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Several of the strains I've grown have low ratings on SoS. Glad I like them more than whoever rated them there.
Ifrit
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I basing cost vs success for someone new to the scene. For someone that is experienced in growing, then by all means spend $1k for seeds
Ifrit
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So are all of the reviews on websites pointless? Should purchasing seeds be a "trial and error" approach?
vilify
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Unless you grow equivalent to finshaggy, then you should get well over that $100 back PER seed.
if you are unfortunate enough to be that low on the totem pole, then pick another hobby/career.
Ifrit
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Don't even get me started on hobbies. I have mastered fungi to the extent that my yields are monstrous. I can clone, spawn directly via grain and do agar. I also grow Peyote and Peruvian Torch Cacti, so this growing of MJ is nothing compared to the procedures to get psychedelics. As previously states the question is if it is really necessary to spend a lot on seeds. It also seems more profitable to do Cacti and fungi because of the scarce supply, but these substances are not for everyday use or for times of stress.
bamacheese
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Capitalism. Idiocracy. Impaired Reality. 3 obvious explanations...
AimAim
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Lots of strains have really sucky reviews on SoS, and you can't read any comments of the reviewers. I'm surprised they keep the star system reviews up and running. I like the following site for reviews and real grower experience and pics:
http://www.leafly.com/