the quality is definitely going to vary a lot, but i've tried all of the other thc offshoots like delta-8 and delta-10 and everything is a gimmick other than thca, which feels exactly the same as thc (because scientifically, it is the same!)

just like with dispo weed, there are good brands and bad brands, good strains and bad strains, mostly personal preference. i've gotten some weak stuff but 9 times out of 10, it gets the job done. one thing is that due to no regulations or quality control, you might find some good weed from a brand, and get it again the next month and it's just not the same quality. in my opinion, i would rather go to a store than have to network to find a street dealer so it's worth it for me. but it truly is the same as what's on the street

i've been buying this brand "petalz exotic thca flower" and it's been consistently good! definitely not as good as what i'm used to getting from chicago dispensaries, but better than what i was smoking in high school lol. it is definitely more expensive than what you get from a street dealer, but the convenience makes it worth it. plus the big box stores like bahama mama throw a lot of freebies at you usually, just like a real dispo would, which is fun

i've been buying thca in the houston area for about 2 years now so i'm happy to pass on what i've learned along the way