Where to Buy Marijuana in Seattle: The whole area around Pike Place. The market itself, all the way up to 4th Ave, and all up and down the waterfront area.
Our local reporter's contribution is: "I noticed that you didn't include the park next to Pike's Place Market as a place to buy weed. I've lived in Seattle for quite a while, and this area seems to have better street deals than either the U Dist or Broadway. In the U Dis., prices can be as high as 10 bucks for .5 grams, whereas I've never gotten less than .7 for 10 at the park, and it usually ends up being more like a gram."
Another local reporter argued: "Buying off the street around Pike's Place and downtown Seattle is extremely risky. Of the 6 times I've bought, 4 times, from 4 different people, I was given a bag of green shredded paper. Everybody is scamming like crazy."
There are numerous dealers who work by beeper – you can get their numbers at any local head shop. Of course, you must be careful with who you ask or buy from, especially when making a purchase on the street.
a report from one of our surfers who actually tried to get some M-J in Seattle: " I'm a new arrival in Seattle, and a couple weeks ago I tried the park next to the Pike Place Market. I have to agree with the other reporter who said that the place is full of scammers. I got ripped off twice in a row, and that was enough for me (I didn't need to wait until 4 out of 6 to get the message!). I went to craigslist and got hold of a much more reliable-sounding distributer who will be coming by my apartment shortly. The park is fairly "street", and I think if you don't look the part (i.e. you've got something to lose) they will rip you off without a second thought."
and the latest reports we have noted that: "you can go to the westlake mall in downtown seattle. look for the skater/hip hop kids sitting on the cement "couch" outside of starbucks or go across the street to the arch thingy. you can usually get a dime or a "twamp" here. do not buy from junkies or crackheads. do not go into any allies with anyone. if you happen to be in town during one of seattle's many festivals, such as hempfest or folklife, you should go there instead. you can find all kinds of herb at the festivals."
and also: " I'm not sure what the deal is with the reports here saying that you can't buy (or can't buy w/o getting ripped off) weed next to pike place mkt anymore. I went up there this friday and had no trouble. Walked towards pike place, making eye contact with a guy sitting on one of the benches by the water fountain. walked away with 4 good quality dime bags. total time to score like 1 minute. I didn't see any signs of LE, and the dealer didn't seem overly cautious or anything, so I'd guess its still easy and safe to buy here.
For the people who said they've been ripped off - if you follow the rule of NEVER handing over any money until you have the weed in your hand and have examined it (the smell of good buds can't be faked afaik), it would be hard for them to rip you off with green paper or somesuch."
and: "Be careful near the park next to the Pike Place Market. There are bike cops there constantly and you often see them busting people. I eventually scored some bud after i got ripped off twice and someone attempting to give me pesticides and grass clippings instead of weed."
and: "I am not a racist, but this is the number one advice you must take to avoid getting ripped off in Seattle. DO NOT buy from the guys on University Ave. They will rip you off, I have had an experience with this where I had to get in a guys face for 20 minutes just to get my money back, which at first didn't seem possible. The dreaded hippies are who you need to ask, and you will find it every time. I am 4/4 going to the U-district on University Ave, just make sure you go during the day and not at night to look."
and: "I've had good luck with the park (Victor Steinbrueck Park) north of Pike Place Market. Not once have I walked away empty-handed, and usually I'm approached within a minute -- if not, I just look around until I spot a deal being made and then approach the dealer once he's done with the customer. Quality tends to be pretty good.
Two consumer tips:
1) Don't ask for a dub sack (i.e., $20). In my experience, you'll get the same amount -- usually about .7 grams -- as if you asked for a dime bag (i.e., $10). I think the dealers just stock one size and sell it for whatever you're willing to spend.
2) Sometimes the person who approaches you is actually a broker of sorts. The good news is that these people won't ask for your money up front -- instead, they'll get the dealer and bring him over to you. The bad news is that the middleman will usually ask for $5-$10 for his "services." I've been able to decline this "surchage" -- they seem not to ask until you've paid the dealer and been given the goods -- but it can be a little intimidating."
and also: " i just wanted to add that in the park next to pike place market i have always had good luck. most locals are very friendly and will help you find what ever you are looking for especially if you are willing to share. i have always found the best buds accross the street from the park next to pike place. if you get a dealers number they can usually get you about anything you want and alot are willing to meet you anywhere in the city."
and: "I just got back from Seattle's University street between 45th and 50th. I could not score no one asked me to buy and those I asked (2) told me they didn't know. Cops drove down university every 15 min. and once parked their car and hung out for a while. Maybe I look like a cop or something but for me it was a complete bust. I went over to the park near Pike's Place and it was "street", still no dice two bike cops watched the park from a half a block away the whole time."
Seattle Marijuana Prices: Depends on who you know, if you\'re a regular buyer
from a dealer, usually, you can find the main source of supply, and can get
pretty sweet prices (1/8ths for sometimes $30 or so).
Standard pricing as everywhere else, mostly though. 1/8 for $40, 1/4 for
$80-$100, etc etc. Again, it also depends on what you\'re buying.
and also: "If you know someone, you can get an ounce of BC Bud for $200, though the average is between 240-260. The locally grown afghan indica and F1 hybrid varieties are higher quality, and you usually pay between 280-300 for an ounce of that chronic."
Brands: Everything under the Sun. Sometimes depends on the
season, as outdoor grown weed is a large percentage of what is sold.
But you can get everything from purple, to AK, BC, and various hybrids are
the most common. If you're lucky, you'll be able to get some high ranking
stuff (northern lights, white widow, etc)
Special Marijuana Events: The Seattle Hempfest is conducted once a year, usually on August, and is actually the largest event in the US.
Country: United States
Time Zone: GMT/UTC –8 hours
Dialing codes: + 1 (USA) + 206 / 425 / 253 / 360
WeBeHigh reporter Update:
"I decided to check out University Way NE (the Ave) between 45th and 50th streets because of the info from a report on this website. I have since been there twice to buy herb, and it is way easy to score some great buds there. All you have to do is walk down the street and either ask somebody, or wait for somebody to offer to sell weed to you. I find that its helpful to smoke cigarettes as you walk, then when somebody asks to bum a cig off you, ask them where to score some herb - many people will be willing to help you out. The second time I purchased pot on the Ave it was some real dank shit. The first time it was about average (for local standards) but still good.
Marijuana prices: I believe $40 per 1/8 is about average. However, today I got a 1/4 of dank buds for $80, and the guy I got it from seemed a bit surprised his source "only" gave me $20 back from the $100 bill I gave him."
More information: Many cities claim to be pot-friendly, and probably are compared to most of America. However, I would say Seattle truly is pot friendly, even compared to other \"pot-friendly" cities. With just 59 pot prosecutions in 2004, we have the statistics to back it up.
According to the same Denver Post article cited above, "Denver officials say the outcome (of Initiative 100) will be more like Oakland, where police are ignoring a pro-marijuana measure voters approved last year. Oakland police continue to arrest people who use marijuana, say city officials and pro-marijuana proponents there.
The (Denver) City Attorney’s Office last year prosecuted 1,565 people (compared to 59 in Seattle) last year under state law, which calls for a fine of not less than $100."
Don\'t hang around there after dark. The place
fills up with crackheads. And not the isolation crackheads, but the ones
that bother you constantly.
And sometimes there are some asshole wannabe "gangstas" who will hassle
you.
Cops during the lunch hours. From 12:00pm-4:00pm, cops are pretty regular,
but don't bother you unless you're being super careless