Methodology

Evidence-weighted rankings.

Scores penalize weak links. A brand with great flower but poor COA access should not outrank a balanced operator.

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Quality

Freshness, terpene signal, presentation, and product consistency.

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Lab transparency

Current third-party COAs, full panel availability, and batch traceability.

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Pricing

Dollar-per-gram and dollar-per-milligram comparisons within each format.

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Shipping

State coverage, speed, reliability, checkout geofencing, and packaging.

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Service

Refund policy, support responsiveness, and issue resolution.