I would say that they 'do' buy cups. With a business mind on i can see why they do it, the amount of people who went into greenhouse on the last two trips asking for super lemon as it states its a cup winner even though the batch wasn't anything special.
The fact that they throw cash around giving out freebies etc is buying peoples attention and loyalty and therefore the cup. Fair enough giving out freebies isn't a crime as there is nothing wrong with that, but if it is true that they are directly paying high times then that is just messed up.
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Kingdoc
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PeteAH wrote:Boners right, this was brought to light after some blogger submitted a Freedom Of Information request to High Times about the amount each shop was spending.Stanky Danky wrote:Let me guess, it was some random idiot on a pot forum trying to talk shit.Boner wrote:Stanky, I've read both Greenhouse & Barneys pay Hightimes €50,000 a year for bribes sorry I meant advertising.
I'll try and find the blog.
It's also well known that GHS will do anything to win it.
They give out free weed, pass massive vaporizer bags around the coffeeshop and generally do anything to win.
The biggest proof of all is the fact that GHS's strains win so much, when if you actually smoke or grow 'em they're pish in my opinion.
e2a: spelling, continuation
I think its universally accepted that coffeeshops do drop little goodies into the right hands at the right time in regards to the CC,Not knocking it or anything but it doesnt sound like the best strain always wins there! & there have been accusations in the past of "barneys" doing this also,I know he gives bushdoc freebies over at the smokersguide forum & in turn bushdoc ALWAYS writes favourable reports on his gear! not knocking anyone or anyshop but i am just saying it like i see it,Ps gona try this grinspoon for myself to see what all the fuss is about & if its overpriced i will say so! but if its like a religious experience i will note that also,KD.
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LOL firstly the 50k is aprox how much would need to be spent on marketing for 1 strain. to high times, who a large majority of its readers buy judges passes so their advertisements are directed directley at their target audiance of course ppl are going to go n try it n most ppls memorable smokes are the first few purchases taste wise and also feeling effects of an individual strain when youve smoked 6 7 already that day???smokseyj wrote:I would say that they 'do' buy cups. With a business mind on i can see why they do it, the amount of people who went into greenhouse on the last two trips asking for super lemon as it states its a cup winner even though the batch wasn't anything special.
The fact that they throw cash around giving out freebies etc is buying peoples attention and loyalty and therefore the cup. Fair enough giving out freebies isn't a crime as there is nothing wrong with that, but if it is true that they are directly paying high times then that is just messed up.
So if the add does its job n makes that a first purchase then theyve a good chance of winning it.
Now if id paid 200e id want free weed n stuff too, so dont see how its a problem?
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Twichaldinho
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Take it that is my hit list for next thursday when i land prior to the 10pm at BasjoeTwichaldinho wrote:Fuck the official cannabis cup.
Blueberry Silverhaze from the Noon for a Sativa
White Russian from Rokery for an Indica
Warm Ears from Prix Di Ami for a Maroc
Parvati Charas from Barneys for a Black hash
Spoon if you fancy loosing a few hours of yer trip
And take it that's my hit list for next Friday when i land prior to the 10pm at basjoesTwichaldinho wrote:Fuck the official cannabis cup.
Blueberry Silverhaze from the Noon for a Sativa
White Russian from Rokery for an Indica
Warm Ears from Prix Di Ami for a Maroc
Parvati Charas from Barneys for a Black hash
Spoon if you fancy loosing a few hours of yer trip
Attention to those asking "what's hot at the moment."Twichaldinho wrote:Fuck the official cannabis cup.
Blueberry Silverhaze from the Noon for a Sativa
White Russian from Rokery for an Indica
Warm Ears from Prix Di Ami for a Maroc
Parvati Charas from Barneys for a Black hash
Spoon if you fancy loosing a few hours of yer trip
the cup is a load of shit if your looking to find out what the best strain out there is. the same 2 cats win year after year with the same old shit.
i agree its probably alot of fun to attend but i would rather spend my dough elsewhere and party in amsterdam on a different week.
for those of you attending this years cup, please let us know what you think of it, have a good weekend.
i agree with boner that greenhouse will most likely win again... im sure arjan is already all over it.
and USBL... u still got guys trying to pick on ya eh, ah well brotha just light up another thickster and keep on givn'r
cheers
i agree its probably alot of fun to attend but i would rather spend my dough elsewhere and party in amsterdam on a different week.
for those of you attending this years cup, please let us know what you think of it, have a good weekend.
i agree with boner that greenhouse will most likely win again... im sure arjan is already all over it.
and USBL... u still got guys trying to pick on ya eh, ah well brotha just light up another thickster and keep on givn'r
cheers
' Smoke em if you got em '