How to Sell/Distribute - An in-depth Guide

BBbubblegum

Well-Known Member
Been contemplating making this thread since I've been on this site, so let's start.

STEP 1: Getting The Product

Don't even both starting with less than a half ounce, anything less, and you won't make much. Get a reliable source that is consistent with both the product AND the price. Some dealers will slowly raise their prices once you become dependent on them. I can't tell you a specific price, as it will fluctuate based on state, but to find out if it is a good price use this (Made it myself ;))

Price of 1 gram X 28 (Grams in a ounce)/ by denominator of the fraction of the ounce X .65

Examples for 1/2 an ounce.

For my East Coast people:
Ex:1g=$20X28 (560)/2=(280)X.65=$182. I personally was paying $190. Remember this is just an estimate.

For my West Coast People
Ex:1g=$10 x28(280)/2=(140)x=$91


Once you have you're product move to step 2

Step 2: Building a Client Base


Please sell to responsible users only. This has very little to do with age. There are people over the age of 21 that should never touch bud, and there are teens that can handle it. As a seller, you should know if someone can use it responsibly.

Never sell to anyone you don't know. If you are getting asked by people, just asked who referred them, then ask that person if they did.

NEVER RIP PEOPLE OFF new sellers will try to make a few bucks by ripping people off. This is a horrible idea for long-term sellers trying to make serious money. You will piss people off which means bad rep for you as a seller, meaning less new customers and the loss of present customers. Also give straight bags. If you are buying at least 1/2 an oz. then you will never have to rip anyone off to profit. One thing I learned is that people talk, which means that by being friendly, giving straight bags, and being consistent, new people will become buyers everyday because they were told you give straight bags. One of the best moves you can make is by doing good deals, always give extra, or lower the price for a first time buyer. After that you can go back to regular prices.

Step 3: Improving

Every 1/2 ounce you sell, you should be making $30-$100. Instead of spending the profit, use it to buy bigger amounts. Every 3-5 you sell out, you should be able to hit a new amount.

Example:
Say you pay $190 per 1/2 oz and make $50 every time you sell all of it. After sales, you will have enough to buy an ounce at a time for $340. You now went from paying $380/oz to $340/oz which means you will make another $40 on every ounce you sell.

Example 2: Say you've been selling for a few months now, and by turning over an ounce a few times you have enough to by a QP (Quarter Pound (4 ounces)) You can get the QP for 280/ounce(1120) due to you getting more of a wholesale price. This means you are now paying 280/oz. Here's why buying large amounts is more important. Let's say you went from buying an oz at a time for 340, to a QP at a time for 280/oz. Even if you are only still moving an oz/week, you go from profiting $140/week to 200/week, without selling anymore than you currently are.

All I got for now, plan on adding the Distributing part (Where the real money is) later on. Any, and all comments are appreciated. Questions will be answered quickly and this thread will be constantly edited.

STEP 4: Distributing

Once you get to buying at least a QP at a time, you are ready to distribute.


Pros:
Less buyers
More Money

Less buyers is actually good because that is less people to snitch on you. Buyers should be buying no less than a 1/4 or 1/2 oz. If you are buying a QP for $1200, you can still sell your sellers an ounce for say 350. That means you can give your sellers a good price,and still make alot of money. The best part is your sellers will also be making money and succeed with you, so there is no need to be greedy. Eventually they will be asking for a QP each, and by then you will be buying pounds.



Flowchart example with 1 grower, 4 distributors and 8 sellers.Sell flow chart.jpg
 

BBbubblegum

Well-Known Member
Im sure nobody here cares to know how to be a common street dealer...
I've seen a couple threads poking around here and there. Lot of people here are cash croppers. Should help a little. Most people that don't care would be medical patients, as it is all personal use, or some dispensaries will buy good client product, and can afford all of it. For the other people, they have no legal way to do so.
 

hydrochetta

Active Member
Hey man, good thread. I learned all this at a very young age but if you are just into it later on then this should help out a lot. It is a very sticky business so the most important thing is trust your gut, better safe than sorry. Now I am trying to get into the business on a legal perspective, any tips for someone looking to get some dispensary work or looking to trim for some growers?
 

BBbubblegum

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Hey man, good thread. I learned all this at a very young age but if you are just into it later on then this should help out a lot. It is a very sticky business so the most important thing is trust your gut, better safe than sorry. Now I am trying to get into the business on a legal perspective, any tips for someone looking to get some dispensary work or looking to trim for some growers?
Open a dispensary in a state with few dispensaries. California is a horrible idea as there are far too many that are already established. Look for newer MMJ states with loose laws on how to become a patient. These states will give you the most customers. Look into Connecticut, they just approved MMJ and will be starting later this year. The first few dispensaries will be loaded. If you do open one up, grow your own. As for jobs, try starting by working in a dispensary and talk to your boss. Stoners are friendly people. Come harvest season around September, many places will be looking for trimmers, can make some serious cash, but only for a week or so. Most of these jobs will be in NorthCal.
 

Cloudz2600

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Hey bubblegum, I plan on selling to a dealer just to recoup the initial cost of getting my grow together. Prices here are $20 a gram of high grade. He wants to give me $200 per ounce. That's $10 a gram. I know he has to make some profit, but I'm wondering if at 50% I'm getting ripped off. I don't plan on selling to people because frankly it's too much work, it's illegal and I just want to get high and not be broke ^_^
 

BBbubblegum

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Hey bubblegum, I plan on selling to a dealer just to recoup the initial cost of getting my grow together. Prices here are $20 a gram of high grade. He wants to give me $200 per ounce. That's $10 a gram. I know he has to make some profit, but I'm wondering if at 50% I'm getting ripped off. I don't plan on selling to people because frankly it's too much work, it's illegal and I just want to get high and not be broke ^_^
200 an ounce for buying just 1 ounce is ridiculously cheap if you pay 20/g in your area (like me). You can buy it off him for 200, sell 3/4 make $160 and then smoke another 1/4.
 

Cloudz2600

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Well 20x28 like you said is 560 so he's more likely to sell an ounce for $400+ if he sells it all at once(which is unlikely, he sells to college students and the like). I kind of figured it was thanks.
 

BBbubblegum

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Well 20x28 like you said is 560 so he's more likely to sell an ounce for $400+ if he sells it all at once(which is unlikely, he sells to college students and the like). I kind of figured it was thanks.
Yes, you can get 560 off an oz, but chances are if you want to be a serious seller, you will be selling by weight (1/8, 1/4 1/2, ect.)
 

Swag

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A guy I know who is a little up there in a chain of distribution for imported cali buds pays 350 for name brand decent stuff (Skywalker, Orange Crush, Purple Urkle, ect.). 400 and up for well grown frosty nugs like Alien OG and such.
 

BBbubblegum

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A guy I know who is a little up there in a chain of distribution for imported cali buds pays 350 for name brand decent stuff (Skywalker, Orange Crush, Purple Urkle, ect.). 400 and up for well grown frosty nugs like Alien OG and such.
That's way more than I would pay. No one around here pays extra for name brands, as they don't know if it really is. I don't pay for name brands.
 

universe

Member
This thread is good. I don't like it when cash croppers have to hide the fact amongst the community. Nothing wrong with growing for a living IMO. We all need to make a buck and if growing weed is your skill, then deal away! Just don't get caught. ;)
 

BBbubblegum

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This thread is good. I don't like it when cash croppers have to hide the fact amongst the community. Nothing wrong with growing for a living IMO. We all need to make a buck and if growing weed is your skill, then deal away! Just don't get caught. ;)
Agreed. It's ridiculous when people say they have never even smoked before and aren't in a MMJ state and they all the sudden want to grow for "Personal Use" when it is pretty obvious they are just trying to make money.
 

bluntmassa1

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the way I see it is the more domestic production the closer to leagalize if the whole country was growing like cali is weed will be legal and the more weed being grown the cheaper the prices I have no problem with a sqaure trying to start a buisness but most of them don't know the game and get popped growing is half the battle if you don't have a big guy to supply but I think everyone should grow alcahol took years of bootleggers and al capone, the kennedy's they maid millions back then
so overgrow and oversell the goverment if we where 90% domestic it would be legal
Agreed. It's ridiculous when people say they have never even smoked before and aren't in a MMJ state and they all the sudden want to grow for "Personal Use" when it is pretty obvious they are just trying to make money.
 
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