I don't buy into I just know the time it has taken them to select and breed the "elite" genetics. Don't get me wrong, it is all politics when it comes to these "elite" strains but they are super bomb. Regardless of the price tag or all the hype they truly are some of the best genetics. Have you ever done a side by side? I have and they truly grow amazing. All of the phenos are unique in their own way but all in all it is so e top shelf quality. I know there are great breeders out their as well (Mr.nice, DNA, reserva, TGA, etc) but the saying goes, "you get what you pay for..."
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the reason I like OGR is because he is with this generations "type" of bud. There are fantastic breeders out there and some of these old school strains are still top notch, but you are going to tell me that you prefer Thai stick over chocolope? Or afghani over la confidential? It's old to new...I Gus's it's all preference really