By Seymour Buds

You roll into the dispensary. Glass jars lined up like a candy shop for grown-ups. You’re holding an eighth, maybe you spent top-dollar for it, and you ask yourself: “Am I getting what I paid for?” You don’t want the fluff. You want the fire. You want the kind of bud that makes you lean back, mouth open, thinking: Yep. That’s worth it.
Here’s your unofficial certificate of quality—the Seymour Buds checklist—for ensuring every nug in the jar is earning its keep.

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1. The Smell Test

Open the jar. Inhale. Does it reach out and grab you by the nostrils?
Good weed smells bold. Fruity, gassy, piney, skunky, citrusy—whatever the terpene profile, it must announce itself.
If it smells like a barn, old hay, or nothing at all? That’s a red flag. Lack of aroma often means poor curing or age.
Smell hints at the terpenes, and terpenes hint at effect (yes you heard that). So when you sniff, ask: “Does this smell like something I want to pay for?”
And for your internal “plugs pages” grade: anything that hits “wow” in the nose gets bonus points.

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2. The Visual Inspection

You know you’re close when the jar glows under the light. The sparkle of crystals. The greens, the purples, the orange hairs.
What to look for:
• Color – Rich green tones (sometimes with purple or blue hues, depending on strain) and bright pistils (orange/red hairs) = good. Dull brown, overly pale, or gray = weak.
• Trichomes – The “diamonds” of the bud. Those little mushroom-shaped crystal glands that carry cannabinoids and terpenes. The more frosty and abundant, the better.
• Structure & Trim – A top shelf eighth should not be filled with stems, shake, or scraps. The buds should be well-formed, trimmed (preferably hand-trimmed), not full of leaf.
• Bud size – Big enough to justify your spending: you mentioned “one to maybe three buds tops” for a premium eighth—solid standard. If you open a jar and it’s all tiny bits, that’s a scale tip in your wallet’s favor but not your experience’s.

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3. The Touch & Break Test

Now you handle it. Gently. Because you don’t want to crush the beauty when you’re shopping.
Here’s what to feel for:
• It should feel sticky/tacky to the touch—resin should still be alive. If it feels dry as dust, you’re losing the potency and flavor.
• The bud should be firm and dense, but not rock-hard or too spongy. Too soft = undercured/too moist (risk of mold); too brittle = overdried, losing terpenes.
• When you break it open (you love that Styrofoam-crack feel) you should see the inner structure: good density, minimal stems, lots of resin on the inside too.
• Check for any seeds, weird discoloration or mold spots. If you see white fuzz, grey powder, or overt browning—walk away.

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4. The Curing & Moisture Factor

This is often overlooked by many in the “just grab it and go” mindset, but curing is everything.
If a piece of bud:
• Was harvested too early → trichomes are underdeveloped → weaker effect.
• Was dried/cured incorrectly → terpenes volatile, moisture too high → risk of mold; or too low → stale flavor.

So yes, your “bud should crack like styrofoam” meter is on point. That means it still has spring and resin. Not crumbling into dust, not squishy and wet.
When you uncap the jar: does the bud break nicely? Does it grip your fingers a bit? That’s the cured-right sign.

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5. The Price & Batch Awareness

You pay top dollar—so expect top tier. But price alone isn’t everything. Quality matters more than sticker.
Here are some cues:
• Is the strain rare, limited batch or from a known craft grower? These often carry premium pricing.
• Does the dispensary provide lab results/COAs for contaminants, terpene/cannabinoid profile? If yes, you get more trust. (Yes—this falls under knowledge is power)
• Compare: if an eighth costs “top shelf price,” open the jar and check if all the above (smell, structure, trim, feel) align with that premium. If not—your wallet deserves better.

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6. Ask Questions & Use Your Budtender

As OG Strain always says: talk to the plugs. You’re in a dispensary? Use your voice.
Good questions to ask:
• “When was this harvested?”
• “How was this cured?”
• “Do you have the terpene/cannabinoid report?”
• “Who’s the grower/what’s the batch size?”
• “Trim — hand or machine?”

A budtender who shrugs and says “just trust it” might be red-flag city.

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7. Your Personal Feel & Effect (Yes: It Matters)

All the sparkle, smell, trim and density in the world won’t matter if the high doesn’t match your need.
Are you buying this for flavor? For potency? For relief (hello pain relief)? So, keep in mind:
• Terpene profiles tie into effect (e.g., limonene for uplift, myrcene for relaxation) so smell + effect = big combo.
• If you’re paying premium, expect consistency in effect—not some “meh” session.

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8. In Summary: Your Seymour Buds Quick Checklist

Before you drop the bills, run this in your mind:
• Smell: Does it hit you? Loud, clean, distinctive.
• Appearance: Frosty crystals, vibrant colors, minimal stems/leaves.
• Touch: Sticky-resin feel, dense but not rock-hard, cracking nicely.
• Trim: Big buds, minimal shake, no seeds.
• Price vs quality: Does it align? Are you getting top tier for your top dollar?
• Lab info: If available, check it.
• Effect: Does it seem like it will deliver what you need?

If all these pass—congratulations. You’re holding something worth your money. If some fail—maybe downgrade expectations or walk.

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So next time you open that jar and you’re eyeing that eighth, lean in, take that first sniff, break off that first nug, and ask: “Is this saying what I paid for it?” If yes — light it up. If no — keep walking, because you deserve that “worth it” moment.

Your wallet. Your high. Your choice.
Stay sharp. Smoke smart. And may your stash always sparkle.

— Seymour Buds

By Herb Greenstein

Okay folks, buckle up — because you’re about to dive into a world where joints and blunts aren’t just simple rolls anymore. They’re becoming art. Enter the titan of the session: the cannagar — a cannabis cigar so slick, so high-class, it makes your average pre-roll look like yesterday’s Sunday leftover.

What the heck is a cannagar?

The term “cannagar” fuses “cannabis” + “cigar”, and you better believe that’s exactly what it is: a cigar-shaped cannabic creation, no tobacco leaf required. Instead of some cigarillo wrap and a gram of flower, a cannagar is built from premium cannabis flower, often stuffed with concentrates or oils, and wrapped in hemp or cannabis fan leaves.   These aren’t your backyard rolls — this is craftsmanship.

Some of the key features:
    •    Dense core of cannabis flower (and often wax/oil) tightly packed.  
    •    A hollow airflow channel inside (created by skewer or mold) to keep things burning smooth.  
    •    Wrapper made of cured cannabis or hemp leaves (not tobacco). That means no tobacco “burn-taste” and no tobacco leaf wrap chemicals.  
    •    Slow burn. Like, “we’re sitting around chatting five rounds of this thing” slow. Because it’s packed and wrapped like a luxury cigar.  

Why this is a goldmine for the creative roller

Here’s where it gets juicy. Imagine you’re the guy (or gal) who doesn’t just roll a joint. You roll a story. You roll a flavor-journey.
    •    You could craft a cannagar that transitions between strains: start with a smooth sativa-flower core, then midway switch to an indica, marked by a ring of diamonds of THC or a drip of terpene-rich concentrate.
    •    Outside wrapping in kief or infused oil. Fan leaves that glow under UV light. Each one unique. Hand-crafted. Artistic.
    •    Storage in a premium humidor at 55°F (yes, people do that) to preserve terpenes and flavor. A friend whipped out a case of cannagars kept in EXACTLY that condition. It’s business.

These are not the budget smoke-session options. These are the “I’m celebrating something, passing this around, and people are watching it burn” options.

And good news: They sell. Luxury brands of cannagars exist. One brand, Leira, emphasizes leaf selection, curing processes, even 24k-gold-leaf gilding for special editions.   Another guide says cannagars are often more expensive than $120 for the “regular” ones, and the ultra-luxury ones? The sky’s the limit.  

Why you should stop rolling basic and start building business

Look, there are a million people who can roll a blunt. There are far fewer who can roll a cannagar with technique, with design, with craftsmanship. That’s your gap. That’s your niche.

Consider this:
    •    If you can build cannagars that retail for hundreds or thousands of dollars, your profit margins could be enormous (given premium flower + wrap + artistry).
    •    If you market it right — limited editions, bespoke services (“What effect do you want by the half-way point?”) — you can tap into connoisseur and celebration markets: birthdays, weddings, VIP lounges.
    •    Few people have the skill, the patience, the aesthetic vision. That means you’ll stand out. You’ll be the cannagar artisan.
    •    In a legal market where cannabis is normalized, this is the luxury tier. People will pay for uniqueness, craftsmanship, bragging rights.

Real talk: what it takes and what to watch

It’s not easy. Creating a true cannagar requires:
    •    Quality flower. You’re not using shake. You’re using grade-A.  
    •    Time to cure leaves, wrap carefully, maybe infuse oils, build breathing channels.  
    •    Branding. Presentation. People pay more when it looks like art.
    •    Compliance. Legal markets. Packaging. Age verification. All that infrastructure matters (this is a magazine article so yup we’re giving the full picture).
    •    Realistic pricing. The ultra-luxury cannagars might go for tens of thousands (yes, you read that right) in select ultra-premium limited drops. That’s where the “Picasso of the blunt world” descriptor comes into play.

Why now is THE moment

We’re in 2025. Cannabis isn’t fringe anymore. Luxury market segments are emerging. People are no longer satisfied with “just another pre-roll”. They want experience, they want story, they want uniqueness.
If you can position yourself as the artisanal cannagar roller, the demand is there. But the supply of skilled rollers? Not so many.

So here’s the call to action:
    •    Roll up your sleeves (literally). Learn the craft of the cannagar.
    •    Develop your signature style. Multi-strain transitions? Terpene washes? Limited-edition wraps? Yes.
    •    Build the brand. Create the mystique. Make people wait for your drop.
    •    Charge accordingly. Realize you’re not selling a joint — you’re selling a handcrafted luxury smoking sculpture.
    •    Create the pipeline. Growers who want premium output. Dispensaries that want luxury pieces. VIP clientele. Celebration events. Business-to-business.

Final puff

The cannagar isn’t just a bigger blunt. It’s a statement. It’s an art piece. It’s a marketplace waiting for the right artisan. If you’ve got creativity, patience, and a flair for the elevated — you could become the high-roller who rolls high-rollers.
Don’t just smoke better. Roll better. And let the rest of the world watch how you turn green into gold.

Because luxury’s re-defined. Cannabis culture’s evolving. And a few serious rollers are about to make serious money.
Ready to roll?

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(Legal reminder: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or business advice. Always comply with your local laws and regulations regarding cannabis production, manufacturing, and sale.)

By Herb Greenstein | The Plug’s Pages Magazine

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Listen up, New York 420 fam — Jaunty’s not just riding the wave, they’re making the tsunami.

Picture this: you walk into your favorite local dispensary in NYC, Albany, or Buffalo, and what greets you on the top shelf? Slick glass jars or sleek little boxes with the name Jaunty — bold, clean, confident. Not hype. Not some flash-in-the-pan flavor of the month. Real quality. And that’s precisely how Jaunty has gone from “who’s that?” to the top-selling 510 vape cartridge brand in New York State.

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Why “top-selling” isn’t just hype (but it kinda is)

You’ve seen the leaderboards — multiple Jaunty carts dominate the Best-Selling Vapor Pens in NY charts over at Headset.
You’ve seen market reports showing Jaunty’s brand revenue soaring past competitors.
And if you’ve been inside any New York dispensary lately, you’ve heard it firsthand:

“Run, don’t walk — Jaunty sold out again!”

Those restock alerts don’t lie. In many product-level metrics, Jaunty is performing like number one — especially when it comes to 510 cartridges.

So what’s the secret sauce?

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What’s fueling Jaunty’s dominance?

1. Flavor engineering meets consistency

Let’s be honest — flavor is where legends are made or broken. Too many brands promise “Sour Diesel” and deliver “burnt popcorn.” But Jaunty nailed the terpene game.

Consumers rave about the accuracy and smoothness of their strains: Sour Diesel, Blueberry Kush, Pineapple OG — they actually taste like what the box says.

Online reviews and Reddit threads overflow with praise:

“Jaunty’s Blueberry is my go-to. Hits smooth, tastes clean, lasts long.”
“I tried five different brands — Jaunty was the only one that delivered exactly what it claimed.”

That kind of reliability builds serious brand trust in a market full of maybes.

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2. Packaging & branding that hold up

Presentation matters. Jaunty’s minimalist, terpene-forward packaging pops on a crowded shelf. Clean fonts, bold strain names, clear potency info, and scannable QR codes — it looks professional and consumer-friendly.

When you pick up a Jaunty cart, it says, “This is a brand that respects the product and the person buying it.”

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3. Distribution & restock discipline

Here’s where Jaunty quietly flexes. Consistency doesn’t stop at flavor — it extends to logistics. Dispensaries across the state report reliable inventory, low defect rates, and quick restocks.

One NYC dispensary manager told me off-the-record, “Jaunty carts sell out in days. We reorder weeks ahead so we don’t get caught dry.”

That level of dependability earns shelf loyalty — and consumer loyalty right behind it.

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4. Word-of-mouth and social proof

Nothing moves faster than a stoned recommendation. Someone takes a puff, passes it around, and the next thing you know, half their friend group is hunting for Jaunty at the nearest dispensary.

TikTok clips, Instagram stories, Reddit threads — they all echo the same chorus: Jaunty hits different. And when a brand creates that kind of organic hype without gimmicks, that’s not luck — that’s craftsmanship.

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5. Playing it straight in a regulated market

New York’s cannabis regulations are no joke. But instead of fighting compliance, Jaunty embraced it — full transparency, verified COAs, and batch traceability right on the packaging.

That earns trust in a space where shady, unverified carts once gave vapes a bad name. Jaunty’s message is simple: “We’re clean, we’re compliant, and we’re proud of it.”

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What people really say about Jaunty — the good, the cautious, and the “yes please”

Good stuff:
    •    “Smooth, flavorful, no weird aftertaste.”
    •    “High is clean — none of that coughing sludge.”
    •    “Reliable — sometimes I don’t even try new brands because Jaunty already works.”

Cautionary notes (honest truth time):
    •    A few heavy hitters say potency could stretch higher on some strains.
    •    Like most carts, leaving them in the sun or car can cause minor clogging or dryness.
    •    And yes, they sell out — often. Fast.

The difference? Jaunty listens. They respond to quality concerns quickly, replace defective units, and stay active with consumer feedback. That’s how you turn casual buyers into loyal believers.

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So… is Jaunty really number one?

Yes — in many eyes and many metrics. In the 510 cartridge game, their SKUs dominate New York dispensary leaderboards. In consumer circles, they’ve earned the reputation as the go-to cart.

Plugs Pages readers can’t stop talking about Jaunty. Here’s what they’re saying:

“I’ve tried every 510 in NYC — nothing touches Jaunty’s Pineapple OG strain. GET MORE STOCK IN FRONT OF ME.”
“Jaunty’s my only brand I trust now — no more cat-and-mouse with duds.”

And that kind of loyal customer base? That’s how empires are built.

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What’s next — and how Jaunty can stay king
    •    Keep expanding the terpene and strain lineup — flavor chasers are hungry.
    •    Deepen community ties — pop-ups, collabs, and meet-the-maker events.
    •    Keep that transparency strong — education builds trust.
    •    Reward loyal customers — the people who spread the word deserve a wink back.

If Jaunty keeps the flame alive with the same focus, consistency, and flavor integrity, they’re not just holding the crown — they’re welding it to their heads.

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Verdict

Jaunty isn’t a fad. It’s a formula: premium oil, top-tier hardware, steady distribution, and honest connection with the community. The rest of the field should be taking notes — because New York smokers already have.

So next time you stroll into your dispensary and spot that familiar Jaunty logo, do yourself a favor — grab it before someone else does. You’ll thank yourself halfway through that first smooth pull.

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Herb Greenstein
The Plug’s Pages Magazine
Keeping it lit, one truth at a time.