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LeenieBean · 07-17-2010, 03:45 AM

I don't know about you guys who have gone but my BF and I attended the Treating Yourself Marijuana expo at the Metro Toronto convention center and I was pretty disappointed to be honest. Prices were jacked up on some things- one thing I noticed was a certain seed company whose prices were 30% higher there than they were through seed boutique. A pipe manufacturer who had a huge display of really nice pipes, but you couldn't buy any of them. Not much grow equipment, demonstrations, etc. A lot of booths weren't set up yet or were empty of their attendants. Kinda hard to buy something at a booth with no one in it, some only had a few flyers. I think the location had some good promise but I would have really liked to see a bigger range of products, better organization, seed companies maybe doing a feature of their key strains or something etc... just seemed like a waste of $25 to get in to what was not even a big head shop. My local head shop has more variety for sale. I hope this gets better over time, it does have potential in Toronto to do big business and spread the word.

I did however buy a honey bee extractor for $20 (less than most retailers) and thanks greenhouse seeds for the free grinder and posters. They had a great booth set up and I would have liked to see more like it.

07-17-2010, 03:54 AM

Similar to my experience at the Cypress Hill Great American Smokeout in Cali, except you could buy accessories, but no seeds or weed were allowed. Couldn't even take opened pack of smokes, lighters, or matches through the gate. The music was pretty weak too.

VagPuncher · 07-17-2010, 05:26 AM

But Michell Rainey got to enter her Bullrider and thats all that matters!

Kacey420 · 07-17-2010, 06:04 AM

It was the first day. I'm sure it will be much better this weekend. How was the vapor lounge? Got pics?

Kacey420 · 07-17-2010, 06:10 AM

Does the grinder look like this. If so,I have used mine at least 5 times a day for almost 2 years and not once has it stuck and I never cleaned it. Best grinder in the world.

LeenieBean · 07-17-2010, 06:12 AM

There was some compassion clubs for the medical users who had samples of their wares obviously not to smoke right there but to get a look at different strains in bags for medical card holders, as well as a VIP pass available for medical card holders you could go in the vapor lounge. I'm sure there are parts of it that will be better- there's a comedy show and bands playing etc. They said they were expecting saturday to be the big day. I didn't see any police presence whatsoever - at least not in uniform, which I am mildly surprised about after that G20 fiasco. You'd think it would be a perfect opportunity to hassle some innocent med users. very low key you'd never know it was going on, there was little media publicity about this event. I'm hoping to see it grow in the future, it has potential to be very positive for advocates of the herb.

LeenieBean · 07-17-2010, 06:13 AM

and yes, thats the grinder they gave us, and it kicks ass!

t.o.med · 07-18-2010, 01:59 AM

picked up mango haze and critical haze so it was worth it just for that.

Grigori · 07-18-2010, 06:16 PM

Hate to say it, but dumb stoners are the reason that convention sucked...most cannabis events I have been to have been poorly organized due to braindead-burnout's...you know, the ones that give us all a bad name. We need functioning stoners to organize these events, lol!

Reverend Mojo · 07-18-2010, 10:23 PM

Holy Crap!! Was I at the same event or what!

I had a great time the full day Saturday from 10am until 4 pm solid. I sat with the representatives from Roor in the vape lounge for a toke and great discussion.. I bought a Roor waterpipe at discounted price, I smoked some great bho with a rep from Illadelph, I met several old acquaintances and activists and generally had a wonderful time.

I finally was able to buy a hahmaster kut titanium plate glassware too .. YAY!!!!!

Bearing in mind this is an exposition so your there to make money, advertise your wares and make product connection. In this manner the expo was a GREAT success.

Poorly oganized??? WHAT.. were we at the same event. The vape lounge had to legally be for med card carriers only or the convention centre would never had permitted it to take place. The cost to get in... well I can't speak for that as I was not the organizer but given that it was at a major exposition centre, I would imagine it was quite expensize to rent the 2 halls.

Yes there was 1 retarded expositioner that was only displaying his items and you know what ... he lost a fortune! what a dumb ass.

Any ways all this to say I'm a little dismayed by this posting.. It's a real shame you didn't enjoy it more.

peace brother.

07-17-2010, 03:45 AM	#1
LeenieBean Bad Girl Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: In my minds eye Posts: 247	Marijuana convention a bust I don't know about you guys who have gone but my BF and I attended the Treating Yourself Marijuana expo at the Metro Toronto convention center and I was pretty disappointed to be honest. Prices were jacked up on some things- one thing I noticed was a certain seed company whose prices were 30% higher there than they were through seed boutique. A pipe manufacturer who had a huge display of really nice pipes, but you couldn't buy any of them. Not much grow equipment, demonstrations, etc. A lot of booths weren't set up yet or were empty of their attendants. Kinda hard to buy something at a booth with no one in it, some only had a few flyers. I think the location had some good promise but I would have really liked to see a bigger range of products, better organization, seed companies maybe doing a feature of their key strains or something etc... just seemed like a waste of $25 to get in to what was not even a big head shop. My local head shop has more variety for sale. I hope this gets better over time, it does have potential in Toronto to do big business and spread the word. I did however buy a honey bee extractor for $20 (less than most retailers) and thanks greenhouse seeds for the free grinder and posters. They had a great booth set up and I would have liked to see more like it. __________________ Whats from the Earth is of the Greatest worth- Ben Harper Paradise Seeds Sensi Star and Nirvana Aurora Indica Grow- AKA Don't forget the Dolomite Lime! Paradise Seeds White Berry Grow (completed) My Strain Gallery
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07-17-2010, 03:54 AM	#2
kannubis Guest Posts: n/a	Similar to my experience at the Cypress Hill Great American Smokeout in Cali, except you could buy accessories, but no seeds or weed were allowed. Couldn't even take opened pack of smokes, lighters, or matches through the gate. The music was pretty weak too.
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07-17-2010, 05:26 AM	#3
VagPuncher Balls Deep!! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North End, Baii. Posts: 3,155	But Michell Rainey got to enter her Bullrider and thats all that matters!
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07-17-2010, 06:04 AM	#4
Kacey420 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: YUL/AMS Posts: 89	It was the first day. I'm sure it will be much better this weekend. How was the vapor lounge? Got pics?
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07-17-2010, 06:10 AM	#5
Kacey420 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: YUL/AMS Posts: 89	Marijuana convention a bust Does the grinder look like this. If so,I have used mine at least 5 times a day for almost 2 years and not once has it stuck and I never cleaned it. Best grinder in the world. Attached Thumbnails
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07-17-2010, 06:12 AM	#6
LeenieBean Bad Girl Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: In my minds eye Posts: 247	There was some compassion clubs for the medical users who had samples of their wares obviously not to smoke right there but to get a look at different strains in bags for medical card holders, as well as a VIP pass available for medical card holders you could go in the vapor lounge. I'm sure there are parts of it that will be better- there's a comedy show and bands playing etc. They said they were expecting saturday to be the big day. I didn't see any police presence whatsoever - at least not in uniform, which I am mildly surprised about after that G20 fiasco. You'd think it would be a perfect opportunity to hassle some innocent med users. very low key you'd never know it was going on, there was little media publicity about this event. I'm hoping to see it grow in the future, it has potential to be very positive for advocates of the herb. __________________ Whats from the Earth is of the Greatest worth- Ben Harper Paradise Seeds Sensi Star and Nirvana Aurora Indica Grow- AKA Don't forget the Dolomite Lime! Paradise Seeds White Berry Grow (completed) My Strain Gallery
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07-17-2010, 06:13 AM	#7
LeenieBean Bad Girl Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: In my minds eye Posts: 247	and yes, thats the grinder they gave us, and it kicks ass! __________________ Whats from the Earth is of the Greatest worth- Ben Harper Paradise Seeds Sensi Star and Nirvana Aurora Indica Grow- AKA Don't forget the Dolomite Lime! Paradise Seeds White Berry Grow (completed) My Strain Gallery
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07-18-2010, 01:59 AM	#8
t.o.med Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 157	picked up mango haze and critical haze so it was worth it just for that.
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07-18-2010, 06:16 PM	#9
Grigori Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 75	Hate to say it, but dumb stoners are the reason that convention sucked...most cannabis events I have been to have been poorly organized due to braindead-burnout's...you know, the ones that give us all a bad name. We need functioning stoners to organize these events, lol!
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07-18-2010, 10:23 PM	#10
Reverend Mojo Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 326	Holy Crap!! Was I at the same event or what! I had a great time the full day Saturday from 10am until 4 pm solid. I sat with the representatives from Roor in the vape lounge for a toke and great discussion.. I bought a Roor waterpipe at discounted price, I smoked some great bho with a rep from Illadelph, I met several old acquaintances and activists and generally had a wonderful time. I finally was able to buy a hahmaster kut titanium plate glassware too .. YAY!!!!! Bearing in mind this is an exposition so your there to make money, advertise your wares and make product connection. In this manner the expo was a GREAT success. Poorly oganized??? WHAT.. were we at the same event. The vape lounge had to legally be for med card carriers only or the convention centre would never had permitted it to take place. The cost to get in... well I can't speak for that as I was not the organizer but given that it was at a major exposition centre, I would imagine it was quite expensize to rent the 2 halls. Yes there was 1 retarded expositioner that was only displaying his items and you know what ... he lost a fortune! what a dumb ass. Any ways all this to say I'm a little dismayed by this posting.. It's a real shame you didn't enjoy it more. peace brother. __________________ Pink Floyd - Sheep : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5mJQGMqJvw Have you heard the news? The dogs are dead! You better stay home And do as you're told. Get out of the road if you want to grow old.
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