Great Lakes Genetics operates as a cannabis seed bank that emphasizes promotional offerings and freebies with purchases. The company provides structured breeder promotions and store-level freebies based on spending thresholds. All promotional items are subject to stock availability and may change without notice. Customers must select their freebies during the checkout process to guarantee receipt of specific items. Failure to make a selection at checkout results in the company not guaranteeing that freebies will be included in the shipment. The freebies printed on the receipt serve as the official record of included promotional items. Occasionally, specific strain selections come with pre-determined freebies, which are noted in the strain description rather than selected at checkout.
The core policy regarding freebies is that they are limited to stock on hand. Great Lakes Genetics takes pride in distributing high-quality freebies and promotional items, but availability is not guaranteed unless the customer actively selects them during the transaction.
Store-Level Freebie Thresholds
Great Lakes Genetics offers a tiered freebie structure based on the total dollar amount spent on the site. According to the promotional information, customers who spend a certain amount are eligible for specific free items.
- $139 Spending Threshold: Customers who spend $139 or more are eligible to receive freebies. The specific nature of these freebies is determined by the spending level, though the exact items included at this tier are not detailed in the provided text.
- $200 Spending Threshold: Spending $200 or more triggers specific promotional items across various breeder promotions. For example, spending $200 qualifies a customer for a "Copa Doobie case" under the Copa Genetics promotion, a "Dino Party doobie case" under the Dino Party Chucking Co promotion, and a "Dragons Flame Doobie case" under the Dragons Flame Genetics promotion.
- $120 Spending Threshold (Newbie Nugs): For the specific breeder Newbie Nugs, spending $120 qualifies a customer for a "Glow in the Dark Ashtray," though this is noted as having limited supply.
- $100 Spending Threshold (Tony Green's Tortured Beans): Spending $100 qualifies a customer for a "Free shot glass," though this offer is limited to the first 50 orders.
Breeder-Specific Promotions
Great Lakes Genetics hosts current promotions from various breeders. These promotions generally follow a "Buy X, Get Y" format. The availability of these promotions is subject to change and stock limits.
Hammerhead Genetics
- Offer: Buy 2 Hammerhead Genetics packs and choose 1 Hammerhead freebie.
- Bonus: Get 1 Bad Dawg Genetics – Sunshine 4 (Bodhi) x Bye-Ya (Gage Green).
Shoreline Genetics
- Offer: Buy any 2 Shoreline Genetics packs and choose 1 Shoreline freebie.
Swamp Donkey Seeds
- Offer: Buy any Swamp Donkey Seeds pack and choose from multiple Bad Dawg freebies.
- Bonus: Pre-packed freebies are included with selected packs.
The MiT Seed Co.
- Offer: Buy 2 The MiT Seed Co packs and get 1 freebie of choice.
- Bonus: Buy 1 get 1 Valley Ghash x Cake Fighter (5-seed pack).
Twenty20 Mendocino
- Offer: For every $80 of Twenty20 products, choose 1 Bad Dawg freebie.
- Offer: For every $90 of Twenty20 products, choose 1 Twenty20 freebie.
- Special Prize: A free custom wooden box is offered to the first customer to receive all 12 strains in the Speakeasy Auto Series.
Tony Green's Tortured Beans
- Offer: Spend $100 to get a Free shot glass (limited to the first 50 orders).
- Bonus: Free flashlight for every order of Tonygreen (1 per customer).
- Buy 1 Get 1 Offers:
- Buy 1 get 1 Tonygreen freebie (excludes fundraiser pack).
- Buy 1 get 1 5 seed Bad Dawg freebie pack of choice.
- BOGO Northern Lights x Gorilla Glue 4 RIL.
- BOGO Ol’ Dirty Glue.
Copa Genetics
- Offer: Buy 1 get 1 Bad Dawg Sherb Banger#22 x Run Away Bride.
- Bonus: Buy 1 Get 1 Copa freebie of choice (excludes Heaven Mountain Remix F1 & Salmon Creek Big Bud F2).
- Spending Bonus: Spend $200 to get a Copa Doobie case.
Dino Party Chucking Co
- Offer: Buy 2 Get 1 Dino Party freebie of choice.
- Bonus: Buy 1 Get 1 Karenz #3 – MMS Breeder cut (Runtz x Putang) x Run Away Bride (Bad Dawg Genetics) 5 seed freebie pack.
- Spending Bonus: Spend $200 to get 1 Dino Party doobie case.
Dragons Flame Genetics
- Offer: Select packs have attached freebies.
- Bonus: Buy 1 Get 1 Dragons Flame Genetics freebie (excludes packs with attached freebie).
- Spending Bonus: Spend $200 to Get a Dragons Flame Doobie case.
Herring Chokers
- Offer: Buy 1 Get 1 Herring Chokers freebie pack of choice (excludes Chief Rocka which comes with attached freebie).
- Bonus: Buy 1 Get 1 Karenz #3 – MMS Breeder cut (Runtz x Putang) x Run Away Bride (Bad Dawg Genetics) 5 seed freebie pack.
High Lonesome Grass Seed
- Offer: Buy 1 get 1 Bad Dawg Alaskan Thunder F--k x Run Away Bride.
- Bonus: Buy 2 Get 1 High Lonesome freebie of choice.
- Bonus: Select strains are buy 1 get 1 of same strain attached.
Newbie Nugs
- Offer: Buy 1 get 1 Wedding Cake (clone) x Bye-ya.
- Offer: Buy 2 and choose 1 Newbie Nugs 2 seed freebie.
- Offer: Buy 4 and choose 1 Newbie Nugs 2 or 5 seed freebie.
- Spending Bonus: Spend $120 to get a Glow in the Dark Ashtray (limited supply).
- Spending Bonus: Spend $200 to get 1 USB lighter (limited supply).
Sunshine Dream
- Offer: The text lists "Sunshine Dream" as a breeder, but no specific promotion details are provided in the source material.
Checkout and Selection Process
The process for receiving freebies is strictly tied to the checkout phase. When a customer qualifies for a promotional item, the option to select the freebie appears during checkout. The customer sees the free items they qualify for and must make their selection at that time. Once selected, the promotional items are printed on the receipt.
If a strain selection includes a pre-determined freebie, this is written in the strain description rather than being selected at checkout. The company emphasizes that if a customer does not pick their freebies at checkout, Great Lakes Genetics cannot guarantee what the customer will receive or if they will receive freebies at all.
Customer Service and Policies
Great Lakes Genetics maintains specific policies regarding product guarantees and refunds, which interact with their freebie programs.
- Product Authenticity: All seeds are guaranteed to be authentic from the breeders. Consequently, refunds or returns are not allowed based on the claim that seeds are defective.
- Shipping Liability: If shipping tracking confirms delivery, Great Lakes Genetics is not responsible for replacing the package.
- Refund Policy: The company does not offer refunds on seed purchases.
- Damaged Products: If a product is damaged, the customer must contact [email protected] within 14 days of receiving the product to request a replacement. A photo of the damaged product is required to process the request.
- General Refunds: No refunds are offered for any other products. Requests for refunds for reasons other than damage must be discussed via email, and the company reserves the right to refuse requests deemed not legitimate.
Compliance and Legal Disclaimers
Great Lakes Genetics operates under specific legal constraints regarding the sale of seeds.
- Hemp Compliance: Products are in compliance with H.R.2 – Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 Subtitle G Section 297A.
- THC Content: All GLG products contain less than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
- Age Restriction: Sales are restricted to individuals aged 21 and older.
- Product Classification: Seeds are sold as novelty items and souvenirs and are stated to contain 0% THC.
Newsletter and Updates
The company encourages customers to subscribe to the GLG Newsletter. Subscribers receive $5 off their first order. The newsletter is also used to keep customers updated on the latest products and specials. The site frequently introduces new breeders, such as Subcool Seeds, Backyard Boogie, Satori Seeds, Off-Grid Seeds, Unicorn Genetics, Golden Coast Genetics, and Maha Kala Seeds.
Conclusion
Great Lakes Genetics provides a structured system of freebies and breeder promotions that rewards spending with specific free items and buy-one-get-one offers. The mechanism relies heavily on customer action at the checkout stage; selecting freebies at checkout is mandatory to guarantee their inclusion in the order. The variety of promotions includes multiple breeders such as Hammerhead Genetics, Tony Green's Tortured Beans, and Copa Genetics, with spending thresholds unlocking items like doobie cases, ashtrays, and shot glasses. Customers must adhere to the checkout selection process and understand that all promotions are subject to stock availability. Additionally, the company’s policies on refunds and replacements are strict, requiring immediate contact and photographic evidence for damaged goods.