Bulk Flower Done Right: Buying 14g & 28g Without Sacrificing Quality
Look to the top shelf for our amazing selection of bulk flower!
Everyone smokes weed these days…but some of us smoke a lot more than others. Do you find it's often that you’re about to roll up and you’ve already smoked up your stash? If you’re pounding through your bags of flower before a day has passed, it might be time to switch up your purchasing methods to something a bit more grandiose.
For us heavy weed smokers, we need more than just an eighth. If you are packing multiple bong rips daily or rolling up for friends, it is more cost effective to stop by once a week and pick up a bigger jar of flower.
Allow us to explain the advantages of purchasing 14g and 28g of flower rather than moving from eighth to eighth. By knowing the exact features of cannabis that you love, making these high quantity decisions is easy.
Since the staff at Starbird are always thrilled to talk about pot, buying bulk flower in Salem is easy. Let’s see if halves and ounces are a better fit for you.
Is Buying Bulk Cannabis Worth It?
Before you swing by Starbird, let’s break down why buying your weed in bulk might just be your new favorite move.
Cost Efficiency
Remember paying $20 a gram? In the modern days of dispensaries popping up everywhere, they have to be more competitive than the street dealers of time’s past. When you buy our bulk flower, you are essentially paying $5 a gram. You should absolutely be mindful of the prices of flower as there are even additional fees for paying with a debit card and of course, those gnarly taxes. It's in your best interest to find the options that will be kind to your wallet, and bulk flower is absolutely that!
Convenience
Apart from saving money, you are also saving your free time. We love seeing our regular guests and forming bonds, but our top priority is making sure you receive products that you are completely thrilled with. This is especially important if you are swinging by Starbird after a long shift at work or rushing here in the morning. If one purchase can keep your needs satiated for longer, it would give you extra time to relax rather than constantly having to refill your stash jar.
Eco Friendliness
The cannabis industry unfortunately contributes tons, yes actual tons, of plastic waste every year. Buying in bulk is more eco-friendly! You’re using less bags and less plastic jars. We store all of our bulk halves and full ounces in sturdy, thick glass jars. We highly recommend reusing the jars rather than just recycling them. Many of our guests have practical ways to utilize the jars, such as storing kief, gummies, or vape cartridges. Others have had very creative ideas, like decorating the jars and using them as pencil holders, plant pots, or for canning fruits. This is a fun way to reduce your carbon footprint and not be left with a ton of empty containers littering your house.
What Should I Consider Before Buying in Bulk?
Consumption Rate
Will you go through 28g faster than you think, or is 14g enough for your needs? Let’s analyze if we need a half ounce vs an ounce. This is important to consider before you buy, as we stated earlier. You want to make sure you are buying just enough, so you don’t have weed that will go dry and unused for weeks. Don’t challenge yourself to smoke more because we offer higher amounts, just smoke what makes you feel comfortable for you and your wallet.
Many couples purchase cannabis together, and depending on the week you’re both having, your stash may dwindle quickly. You and your boo might have a lot more benefit from purchasing a bigger jar. If one of you is having a bad week at work and the other one has some unexpected aches and pains, you two might be flying through a quarter and seeing us at Starbird a little sooner than you’d expect.
Do yourself a favor and analyze your consumption methods, so you can save yourself time and money.
Freshness
The flower we carry in bulk is our freshest. Since we sell through it so much, we have to constantly buy new pounds of weed for our guests.
You’ll have a good amount of time to smoke through your weed if you get a large amount. As long as your flower is in an airtight container in a cool, dark place, your flower should stay potent and flavorful for months. Be aware that this is not nearly the same lifespan if you leave your ounce in an unsealed bag. Think of it like a box of crackers; once it's exposed to air and light, it quickly becomes stale and dry.
If you’ve felt disservices my weed packages months before its actually in your hands to roll, you’ll be comforted to know bulk flower has optimal freshness.
Variety vs. Quantity
Do you like having options? Or do you prefer sticking with one strain for an extended period?
If you enjoy trying new things every few days, we understand why you buy so many 8ths. We have a whole wall of them to choose from! But, if you are aware of the strain profiles you enjoy and smoke upwards of three times a day, bulk flower is the way to go. Many people find a strain that works well for what they need, and when you have a whole ounce of it, you can smoke freely without having to scrape up leaves and stems for your last bowl.
If you like having more variety, you might be more suited to getting half ounces so that you can try something new next time you stop by. If you are a seasoned smoker and know exactly what you like, you’d most likely be content with an ounce. This is optimal for those who are smoking for a specific purpose, like pain relief or stress.
THC and Terpene Percentage
The aromatic compounds in cannabis known as terpenes will always be amplified if the bud is fresher. A main component of why people like fresh buds is not only the malleable, moist way the flower grinds up, but also the delicious flavors and aroma that come with it. Terpenes not only make smoking up a sensory experience, but they work synergistically with THC and other cannabinoids to bring a nuanced and layered high. Be aware of the weed you are more drawn to based on smell, whether it be floral, fruity or funky!
When it comes to THC, we genuinely think it should be the last factor you consider when selecting your flower. Testing labs aren’t all the same, and terpenes can pivot the effects of cannabis drastically. Looking at details like terpenes, and like cannabinoids CBG and CBD will be much more indicative of how a strain will affect you. Did you happen to fall for the marketing of only 30% and higher will work for you? Sadly, you’ve been led astray. We all want our cannabis to get us high, and everything we carry will deliver a psychoactive effect whether it's 20% or 35% THC.
Social Use
If you are a generous friend and consistently smoke up the house party, you should absolutely be getting more for yourself. This way, you’ll be able to dip into your jars to smoke up your friends without feeling like they are depleting your stash. With a 3.5, sometimes you roll one joint and it seems that half of it is gone! With an ounce, you barely notice a dent in it. 28g will last you plenty of joints and bowls, so you don’t have to feel any shame about being greedy. You’ll have so much weed that you’ll feel the desire to share!
Budget Limitations
Be aware that purchasing 28g is your legal daily limit. If you're planning to grab anything extra like vapes, edibles, or concentrates, you’ll want to plan accordingly. If you're set on buying an ounce, you can always come back the next day for anything else. Alternatively, picking up a half ounce gives you room in both your budget and limit to add other goodies to your bag.
We get it, what keeps some people from buying bulk flower is the upfront price point. When you're used to grabbing 3.5g of a new strain every few days, dropping $80 or more on a half ounce can seem like a lot. But here’s the thing: if you're buying an eighth twice a week for $40 total, that adds up fast. You’re spending more for less flower.
And for those who grab a preroll every day to toss in a bong—hey, no judgment—but prerolls are made to be smoked as joints, and that method often doesn’t deliver compared to fresh nugs. At $14 a day, you’re spending nearly $100 a week on 7g of pre-ground flower. Now compare that to 14g of premium bulk flower for $96. You’d be walking away with double the product, fresher, more flavorful, and more versatile, for cheaper.
One of the positives of preground flower is that it always has a much more affordable price than nugs. So, if you want a lot of weed but you’re between paychecks, check our menu to see if we have our fabulous ounces of preground flower. You can get a whole ounce of preground for under $100! Just line up some papers and you'll be able to roll countless, fat joints without the guilt of overspending.
So yes, bulk flower has a higher up-front cost, but when you run the numbers, you’ll see why. You get way more for your money’s worth.
A Big Bag of Blueberry Hashplant!
How Do I Buy Bulk Flower?
Buying bulk cannabis at Starbird is as easy as ordering at your local pizza shop. We treat all of our visitors as guests, not simply customers. We say guest because we actually want to engage with them and start a genuine conversation. We do this so we can not only sell you great cannabis, but make sure it is tailored to your taste.
Our menu is curated for customer ease, both online and in store. On both menus, we have a separate section for anything larger than an eighth. This includes our quarters, our preground, half and full ounces. We know right away when someone flips to that page that they are looking for more than just a little something.
When someone is interested in bulk flower, we always let them take a peek at the buds, and some of them are available to smell test too. This way, you might see a strain you’d absolutely love, but might want to pick something else if the aroma is not exactly your taste.
If you’ve come to Starbird to buy a big jar of buds, just look at our top shelves. Right under the heady bongs is a huge selection of bulk flower. We make sure to source from multiple growers so we have optimal variety for you to choose from .Our bulk flower is sourced from outstanding growers like Kapnos, Trifecta Farms, Blue Collar Botany and Aura. We saw classic strains like Maui Wowie and Sour Diesel, and have had interesting new strains like Strawberry Candy and Purple Parfait
And if you’re planning from your couch, this is even easier to select from the online menu. The only downside is that you can’t smell it through your phone.
We update our bulk flower every week! Our skilled buyer is intentional about our selection of buds and makes sure to have a variety of effects and taste profiles. You’ll find strains that are fruity and fun, or more gassy and relaxing, or even something blissfully in the middle. Just ask for the strain you’d like and we can have you all set with a large quantity of superb flower in less than five minutes.
How Do I Store Bulk Flower to Maintain Freshness?
So you just got back from the dispensary, you’ve rolled a joint, but now you’re left with a bunch of flower that will take awhile to smoke through. What do you do with it?
With an ounce of flower, you can’t just leave an open jar on your coffee table and expect it to maintain peak quality. You shouldn’t do that with any of your bud! It's important to be mindful of your cannabis storage methods.
Here’s some cannabis storage tips to get you started. Starbird is already on your side when you buy your weed in bulk, as it always comes in a sealed glass jar. For the best methods to keep your flower absolutely fresh, it is necessary to get some quality control items. Humidity packs like Boveda are perfect when you’re storing flower for a longer period of time.
Many people put their weed in the fridge or freezer, which we do not recommend. The fluctuating moisture can actually make your perfect cannabis rot and turn into a moldly mess.
Only throw your weed into your grinder when you are ready to smoke. If you grind it early, you’re setting yourself up to make your weed lose its best features. The longer it sits in your grinder, the more it forms into a crumbly dust.
Airtight containers will do you wonders. Consider one of the jars we offer at Starbird by Stashlogix, which all have a unique hygrometer so you can actually see when your flower is getting dry. If you store your cannabis in anything that isn’t airtight, you risk depleting the quality of your flower, hour by hour. So yes, you may need to get a few small things to make sure the bulk purchases pay off for you.
Make sure you store your cannabis in a cool, dark place. You don’t want to leave a clear plastic bag on your countertop for the sunshine to destroy it as the days pass. Remember that storing cannabis is a science, so consider all factors. Light exposure and heat will naturally degrade THC and freshness, especially if exposed for long periods.It is best to keep your airtight containers of weed tucked into a cabinet or in a drawer, so it can stay fresh until you have to re-up.
A Sparkling Ounce of Lemon Cake by Trifecta Farms
Buying in bulk can be a great way to save money and avoid frequent dispensary trips, but you’ll need to weigh your consumption needs, budget, and storage options.
Many of our loyal guests have realized they save a lot of money by purchasing bulk flower, so our ounces and half ounces fly off the shelves There is always something new for our guests looking to purchase in bulk. Due to them being such a popular deal, our ounces always rotate quickly. In our opinion, its the best flower we carry. So, if you are seeking quantity and quality, we have you covered.
At the end of the day, the way people purchase weed is dependent on their habits and what makes them happy. If you like consistently purchasing different eights and trying a lot of new strains, we are happy to supply that! But if you feel like you could be getting a lot more from your hard earned money, purchasing in bulk could be more beneficial. This discussion is meant to broaden your knowledge and allow you to consider other options, not discredit the methods you use for purchasing.
When we narrow it down, the choice to buy bulk really just depends on your lifestyle. You might be someone who smokes very often and consistently relies on bud to get you through the days. Consider your lifestyle, and don’t be afraid to try both sizes to see which works best!
If you love fresh and fragrant weed, we highly recommend stopping by to see what our bulk selection has to offer. You’ll be dazzled by the big buds and the unbeatable prices. Whether you go for half or a full ounce, you’ll walk away satisfied when a smiling Starbird budtender hands you that heavy jar. Check out our menu, chat with our staff, and find the perfect strain to keep your stash jar fuller, even if you burn through an eighth in a day.
Fly High!