How to Legally Buy Weed Online

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With more cannabis available for purchase than ever before, it leaves many people wondering how to get their hands on the latest and greatest marijuana products. But what if marijuana isn't legal in your state? How do you get access to legal cannabis? Whether you live in a state that has or has not legalized cannabis, finding and purchasing legal, hassle-free weed can sometimes be a confusing process.

Can I Buy Weed Online?

If you live in a state where marijuana is currently illegal, the short answer is no. The federal government still considers cannabis a Schedule I drug, grouped right beside cocaine and heroin. Shipping cannabis across state lines is always illegal at least until it becomes federally legal. While there are websites that will ship marijuana to you no matter how old you are or where you are located - remember that shipping across state lines is considered drug trafficking.

If you live in a state where marijuana is legal, then the answer is maybe. As of 2020, there are 11 states that have legalized the recreational use of marijuana. If you live in one of those states, and delivery services are also legal in your city, then there is a good chance that you can purchase marijuana legally online.

However, even if you live in a non-legal state, not all cannabinoids are illegal - such as CBD. Hemp derived CBD products, anything with .03% THC or less, are federally legal and can be shipped to many states across the country. Our friends over at CBD Infusionz have high-quality U.S.-grown hemp products for sale.

Are Weed Delivery Services Legal?

While shipping cannabis across state lines may be illegal, many legal weed delivery services exist within the borders of certain states. In states where delivery services are legally allowed to operate, consumers can have products delivered straight to their door. While delivery services are not available in all 50 states - yet - it is an option for a few of our proud states!

In Arizona, California and New York deliveries are allowed for individuals with a state approved medical cannabis card. Recreational cannabis deliveries are also available for California residents over the age of 21. However, in New York, only certain products are available for delivery. In Colorado, a bill recently passed which will allow the delivery of recreational and medical marijuana starting in 2020. Legitimate delivery services are a new up and coming trend that consumers should be on the lookout for.

Be sure to check out our site to learn about which delivery services will soon be delivering to your area!

Order Ahead from Your Local Dispensary

While you may not be able to get your green delivered straight to your doorstep - many dispensaries offer a pre-order service. Different online services allow you to view and browse the store's current inventory and place your order online for pickup. So on your next visit to any dispensary, skip the lines and place an order ahead of time.

How to Spot a Cannabis Scam

If you are one of the millions who frequent cannabis Instagram pages, you have undoubtedly seen some of the marijuana scammers advertising in the comment sections on popular pages. An account will advertise pictures of weed and then offer to ship anywhere in the world for a very affordable price. It can be deceiving because the account will even list a phone number that you can call and order through. However, these numbers are only temporary and created through a burner app. This means that as soon as they have made a transaction, they can trash the number. The account holder will then use this burner number to broker a deal with their latest victim. Once the victim has deposited money into the dealer's accounts, they stop communication and are never heard from again. The buyer is left with no product and hole in their wallet.

While it may be tempting to order cannabis online, we strongly recommend you order only from reputable, legal services.

Tips for Ordering Marijuana Online

1. Don't buy cannabis from unverified accounts on social media. In fact, stay away from making weed purchases on social media, period.
2. Don't mail or receive cannabis across state lines.
3. DO pre-order online from your favorite dispensary! Skip the lines, walk in and walk out!
4. DO be on the lookout for verified legal marijuana delivery services - especially if you live in Colorado!
5. DO check out Where's Weed for the latest deals in your area and the most recent news!

Have you ever ordered marijuana online, or have you been thinking about it? Have you or someone you know fallen victim to an online marijuana scam? How about pre-ordering from your local dispensary? Tell us about your experiences! Share with us in the comments below!