What are black market cartridges
One of the most popular ways to consume cannabis is by vaporizing in liquid form. Vaping is something that those who are new to the cannabis scene go for. It it isn’t surprising that a lot of cartridges are being sold. But we should be cautious when buying cartridges because not all are sold in the quality that we want them to be. For black market cartridges, this is most likely the case. Here, we can categorize the black market as unlicensed dispensaries. Since the products sold here aren’t controlled, the quality of the products sold here aren’t verified.
A cannabis concentrate cart that was bought from a reputable dispensary wouldn’t be a problem. They’re most likely of premium quality. Most dispensaries have people who you can approach to help you choose the product you are looking for and, are more willing to entertain questions about the origin of an oil cartridge. Asking questions is one of the few things you can do to ensure the quality of the product. You can ask things like who is the manufacturer and what their process is. Some people who do not have access to a local dispensary would buy these online or in unlicensed stores. The downside this is purchasing would put you at risk for getting a low-quality product. The popularity of cartridges has encouraged untrustworthy dab cartridges manufacturers.
How to assess the quality of your carts
Check the quality of the oil
Luckily, there are a number of signs you can look at to tell if your black market cartidges are low quality. The first one is by looking at the appearance of the oil. Cheaply produced cannabis oil carts are darker than the good quality light amber color or a yellowish-orange color. Also check if it seems runny or the air bubble shoots from one side to the other when you turn the cart over. It could be cut with too much base liquid which reduces potency. A light golden-yellow to a nearly clear gold in color is a sign of the highest quality vape liquid. The concentrate should also be thick like olive oil or perhaps slightly more. Basically, the darker the color of the oil, the lower the quality.
Cartridge build
Sometimes the hardware can also be a sign for the quality of the cartridge as well. Check if the cart has a logo on it, and try to look it up as well. Reputable cartridge brands also have their websites. One thing you can do is to learn more about the brand through their website.
Also, go and look at the venting on the cartridge. Some cartridges have holes that provide an air path, and some have adjustable nozzles. You can also look at the number of holes inside the cartridge. More vent holes allows more vape liquid into the atomizer. Maybe the most dangerous part of buying black market vape carts are poorly manufactured cartridges. They can be made with materials that off-gas harmful toxins of buying black market vape carts.
Watch out for counterfeit cartridges
Buying black market cartridges could also increase the chances of you buying counterfeit cartridges. This is another thing that sadly, has been circulating the market. There are some who don’t realize that what they are buying is a fake, which is why it is always better to buy from a reputable dispensary.
We have posts on other fake cartridges as well. See our fake cartridge posts on Dank Vapes, Dr. Zodiak’s Moonrocks, Exotic Carts, Eureka Vapor, Stiiizy, Space Vape and King Pen.
