The Oz (pronounced ounce) Club is the newest cannabis dispensary in Easthampton, a new branch from two owners who are already familiar with the cannabis industry. The dispensary, located at 17 East St., not far from Route 5, has officially opened its doors as the fifth cannabis dispensary in the city. It is one of three dispensaries co-owned by Volkan Polatol and Kevin Perrier, but they say this location has a twist that sets it apart from the others — an “outlet model” that offers better prices for bigger orders.
“We didn’t want to just open another dispensary right next to Dreamer and Honey and call it another dispensary,” said Polatol. “We wanted to give better access to consumers with our prices and selection so we went with the outlet model. It’s just a crazy, large inventory with the best prices that nobody can touch in this state.”
Customers who visit the Oz Club can find inventory on shelves behind the registers, which the owners believe makes it the first dispensary in the state to store products on the sales floor. That feature requires an alternative security plan from the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC). Each shelf has a shutter door that can be closed at the end of the day to follow CCC policy and properly store inventory.
The total inventory is yet to be filled, with the website currently showing only a fraction of what will be available.
The location of the Oz Club is another strong selling point. The owners hope to draw customers from Holyoke, Northampton, and Easthampton, while also attracting travelers passing by on Interstate 91.
The location used to house Budzee, a cannabis delivery business previously operated by the same owners. After closing Budzee due to licensing challenges, the pair saw an opportunity to transform the space into the Oz Club, a full retail dispensary with a fresh concept.
Polatol and Perrier are no strangers to the cannabis industry. They also operate Wemelco Industries, which includes Dreamer in Southampton, Honey in Northampton, and now the Oz Club.
The Oz Club stands out not just for its prices but for its large product variety. Wemelco’s brands like CQ, Goat, Honey, and Nectar will be featured alongside products from other cannabis manufacturers.
As Easthampton’s fifth dispensary, the Oz Club offers customers an unmatched selection, competitive prices, and a unique shopping experience that truly redefines cannabis retail in western Massachusetts.
