Pubdate: Thu, 16 Jun 2016
Source: Tucson Weekly (AZ)
Copyright: 2016 Tucson Weekly
Contact:  http://www.tucsonweekly.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/462
Author: Mary Jane Doe

THIS BUD'S FOR YOU

Bloom Dispensary Offers Smokin' Deals for First-Time Customers and Quality Bud

The Bloom medical marijuana dispensary, which has outlets across the 
state, has a local operation on Oracle Road across from the Tucson 
Mall. It's easy to find and offers plenty of parking.

Upon entering Bloom, I was immediately impressed. The waiting area 
was very open, clean and comfortable. There was a large TV in the 
lobby where, at the time, South Park was playing. Maybe it is my love 
of South Park that helped to create this feeling, but I believe that 
it just added to the comfortable vibe.

The counter was the most inviting of any dispensary that I have 
visited. They have a large counter area that is open and not 
separated by glass like most I have been to.

After being entered as a patient, I was asked by the staff if I 
wanted them to fill my order through their quick service window 
located at the counter. Patients can tell the staff what medicine 
they want upon check-in. The patient has never had to leave the lobby 
and can continue to watch TV while their order is filled. I was told 
that it is usually less than a five-minute wait. Being my first visit 
and not knowing what I wanted, I chose to wait. While waiting I 
witnessed a patient that used the quick service window. They were 
definitely done in less than five minutes. It appeared to be a very 
convenient and efficient option for patients that know exactly what 
medicine they need.

The menu was displayed in various areas around the waiting room.

After a short wait, I was called back. The Budtender, who called 
himself "Mr. T," was friendly and helpful. I asked many questions and 
he was happy to answer them all.

The flower display at Bloom was very organized and easy to view. They 
have sample jars of each strain at each patient station. The Indica 
and Sativa strains were separated with hybrids in the middle. Each 
jar was easily accessible to the patient and has a card on the 
display showing its test results. I was assured that results are 
updated for each batch.

There was a very nice selection of flower at Bloom. I was impressed 
by the many quality Sativa choices.

While in the waiting room, I noticed that the flower was $10 a gram. 
This is their everyday price on all strains, plus tax. With a 
first-time customer discount that gave me half-off the purchase of an 
eighth of an ounce, I was able to try multiple strains for a very 
reasonable price.

I was pleasantly surprised to discover that Bloom sells their flower 
prepackaged. I do not find it to be the common choice among 
dispensaries, but I personally feel the prepacking makes the medicine 
fresher and not as dry.

The staff assured that their concentrates are made from nugs and not 
trim. One brand of cartridge they carry advertised the highest 
testing extract. I did not try any concentrates. The price of the 
concentrates was on par with other dispensaries, but many 
dispensaries have a discount day when the prices are greatly reduced. 
Bloom does not, therefore they seemed too high-priced for me. Plus, I 
was there to try their very competitively priced flower.

Bloom offers discounts to veterans and has special day for seniors to 
get a discount on their medicine.

With their low price, good quality and nice selection, I will gladly 
go back to Bloom for the fresh and potent flower.
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MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom