Age Limits

schmegmar · Post by **schmegmar** » Wed 9th Apr 2008 10:23 pm

Me and three of my buddies will be in Amsterdam for a few days this summer. All of my friends will be 18 when were there, but Ill still be 17, though I look older than at least 18. I was wondering how strict the coffeshops are about the 18 and up limit. Do they actually check ID, could I still get in? Is it different with different shops?

Thanks for giving me insight.

Weemanio · Post by **Weemanio** » Wed 9th Apr 2008 10:30 pm

dont go in if you're only 17, get your mates to buy the herb for you!! and yes they do check id's.

geoffk · Post by **geoffk** » Wed 9th Apr 2008 10:33 pm

Did you post this on Channels? I'd agree with most of what was said there. I've heard the shops are getting stricter about age limits, though I've never seen it personally. I haven't been since 2006. Not sure of your nationality, but the only valid form of I.D. for U.S. citizens is a passport. I've checked this on the State Department website. I believe the Netherlands has an I.D. law, the cops can randomly ask anyone for I.D., if you don't show, I think you get a ticket or...

So my advice would be not to try it. You could get a shop in trouble. Maybe have your friends buy and go smoke in the park or hotel. Don't buy on the street either.

Ash333 · Post by **Ash333** » Wed 9th Apr 2008 11:13 pm

coffeeshops can ge big fines for having people in without ID. expect to be challenged for ID everywhere. If your underage just get your mates to buy it and go to a bar like barneys uptown where smoking is allowed but they dont sell herb so no id is required. just my 2c.

Twitch · Post by **Twitch** » Thu 10th Apr 2008 12:11 am

Last April I was carded in three different shops 2 in Amsterdam and 1 in Haarlem, don't remember names, and at the time I was 61.
Guess they weren't taking any chances.

schmegmar · Post by **schmegmar** » Thu 10th Apr 2008 12:27 am

Thanks a lot for the info. I'm American, and being so I assume I have "least desired tourist status" so I wont try to push it. I was disappointed at the prospect of not getting to enjoy the freedom of lighting up legally in a public establishment, but I didnt take into account that there are other bars where its allowed, so its all cool. Were staying on Haarlemerstraat, can anyone tell of bars in this area that are good places to light up?

geoffk · Post by **geoffk** » Thu 10th Apr 2008 12:41 am

I think Barney's Brasserie might work for ya. https://www.coffeeshopdirect.com/Barney2.html

Ash333 · Post by **Ash333** » Thu 10th Apr 2008 01:32 am

geoffk wrote:I think Barney's Brasserie might work for ya. https://www.coffeeshopdirect.com/Barney2.html

its closed down now. They've opened Barneys Uptown on Haarlemerstraat right opposite Barneys Coffeeshop/Breakfast Bar. You guys will be fine smoking in there as they allow it. As they arn't a coffeeshop you dont need ID though.

geoffk · Post by **geoffk** » Thu 10th Apr 2008 01:58 am

schmegmar wrote:I'm American, and being so I assume I have "least desired tourist status" so I wont try to push it.

You are your own ambassador, so the choice is yours. A simple "please" and "thanks" go a long way. Have fun.

Ash333 wrote:
geoffk wrote:I think Barney's Brasserie might work for ya. https://www.coffeeshopdirect.com/Barney2.html
its closed down now. They've opened Barneys Uptown on Haarlemerstraat right opposite Barneys Coffeeshop/Breakfast Bar.

Right, I think someone posted about this recently. I couldn't think of the name. UPTOWN

echc1 · Post by **echc1** » Thu 10th Apr 2008 02:11 am

be nice ...bring i.d. and don't risk the coffeeshop licenses....the powers that be are just looking for an excuse...so don't give them one that'd take our havens of sanity away

sonicblue · Post by **sonicblue** » Thu 10th Apr 2008 02:30 am

echc1 wrote:be nice ...bring i.d. and don't risk the coffeeshop licenses....the powers that be are just looking for an excuse...so don't give them one that'd take our havens of sanity away

This sums it up for me also.

schmegmar · Post by **schmegmar** » Thu 10th Apr 2008 02:42 am

definitely don't want to cause problems...

I think it will all be good, as long as my friends don't get too stoned buying the shit and forget about me on the street!!

But damn, its gonna be a great time, I wish I was leaving tomorrow!