Frequently Asked Questions

A. Speakeasy Seedbank is a USA shop operating in full compliance with the 2018 Farm Bill (H.R.2 – AGRICULTURE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2018 SUBTITLE G SECTION 297A). We are based out of Oregon, USA. Our vision for Speakeasy Seedbank is to provide a private, relaxed, responsive and reliable ‘members-only’ experience that centers our identity around the hushed tones, wildly diverse & unified spirit of 1920’s New York speakeasies. My aim is to provide the most highly coveted souvenir seed products by the world’s most credible brands so as to keep my member base’s collective whistles nice and wet without forcing you to trip over your own feet in the process (leave that to me friends!).

A. Despite terrible circumstances during prohibition, people put heir superficial differences aside in favor of the deeper commonalities we all share. Race, gender, ethnicity, social class…none of that stuff mattered when you were within the sanctity of the speakeasy walls partying the night away as an anonymous member. What mattered then was having a good time, listening to jazz music, and perhaps getting far more inebriated than any one would ever consider wise. It is this Good-Time-Charlie spirit, this feeling of wild anything goes nights…this unconditional unification through diversity….that’s the spirit I love about speakeasies, and that is the essence I hope to capture for all of my members here at Speakeasy Seedbank.

A. Yes, that is me! I go by the name ‘Blind Tiger’ and I serve as house curator for Speakeasy Seedbank. As a long time hemp seed collector who has put himself through nearly every experience imaginable in the name of furthering my habit (oh the things we do for love!), I have personally felt the satisfaction of getting my hands on those long-sought-after packs from overseas while also suffering through the more recent phenomenon of missing out on yet another drop while my phone sends a push notification hours too late for me to even stand a chance. Oft times I find myself wondering why there isn’t a better, less nerve-racking way for me–for others like me–to add to our collection than participating in what amounts to a crummy-feeling competition to be ‘first in line’, only to find ourselves collectively left wondering–in the face of a deflating lack of response to our email inquiries from the same fine folks we sent our cash off to–if our shipment will even arrive, let alone contain what we ordered……Enter Speakeasy Seedbank…

A. I only work with brands whom I consider ethical, respectful, courteous, and professional. In short, I am very picky about which folks we do business with and—while genetics are an undoubtedly important part of this equation—the relationships I form along the way are perhaps even more important. Believe me when I say that I truly treasure each of the relationships I’ve cultivated and consider myself enormously honored and humbled to carry some of the most legendary, yet simultaneously gracious brands in the game.

A. Speakeasy Seedbank seeds come directly from my personal connections. No strange back alley deals or malarkey auctions going on ’round here! With Speakeasy Seedbank you can always take comfort that our packs are 100% legitimate and we encourage you to directly contact our breeders for verification if you have any questions about us…they’ll let you know that we are the real deal!

A. Speakeasy members take comfort in knowing you always receive the absolute best price I am in a position to offer. No catches. No hunting around for promo codes. No worries. Additionally members receive reward points, the ability to track the status of their order 24/7, and so much more! Suffice to say I love our members and I wear my heart on my sleeve! Here is a direct link so you can create an account and earn some bonus reward points at the same time: https://speakeasyseedbank.com/my-account/

A. We’ll throw in freebies whenever we are in a position to do so, my friend! Some of our brands graciously provide free gifts for us to disperse with every order, so please do check out all the ‘Notes’ on each product page to find out what we are currently in position to provide.

A. Credit card and bitcoin and payments are supported. You are able to select your preferred option on the checkout screen.

A. Entering the cashless future can seem very daunting at first, but with a little guidance you’ll be exchanging coin and checking for ‘comfs’ in no time (that’s short for confirmations…you’ll learn soon!). If you’re looking for a great ‘all-in-one’ solution in the USA, we recommend ‘COINBASE’. If you’re looking for a great ‘all-in-one’ solution in Canada, we recommend ‘SHAKE PAY’. Through Coinbase, Cash App, or the Canada-Friendly Shake Pay () you are able to both purchase your bitcoin and send it to us upon placing your order. Here is an additional official coinbase guide that will help walk you through your first official bitcoin exchange. And here is a youtube video that shows how to copy a bitcoin address from a digital invoice in order to provide payment. Finally, here is an official Opennode walkthrough, which is the bitcoin checkout service we utilize.

A. We utilize software by OpenNode to ensure a safe, secure, transaction occurs that is 100% trackable via the transaction hash you’re provided with at the time coin exchange is initiated. It only takes a few minutes for us to receive payment after you initiate coin exchange and–if for some reason–it does not come through automatically we are always able to track it down via that transaction hash to ensure it is properly received. 🙂

To complete bitcoin payment, ensure you have funds loaded into your bitcoin wallet and select the ‘Pay With Bitcoin’ option on the checkout screen of our website. Next, select either ‘Lightning’ or ‘On-Chain’. This refers to the type of wallet you have and if you aren’t sure go ahead and select ‘On-Chain’. An invoice will pop up with our bitcoin address (the one you will send funds to). From this screen, you can either copy the address and paste it into your app, directly open your bitcoin wallet if it is connected to your web browser, or you can click the QR Code button to pop open a scannable QR code that you can scan with your mobile device to complete payment.

There is a 1 hour timer on this invoice and coin exchange needs to be completed within this timeframe. We’ll send you a quick email confirmation upon receipt, and your order will ship out within 5-7 business days of us receiving it (and often much sooner than that!). Also, feel free to send us an email after you provide payment and we’ll confirm back with you accordingly. We’ve had great success utilizing OpenNode to receive bitcoin payments–it is quick, safe, private, and secure.

A. The bitcoin address you will send funds to (the one you’ll be receive on the invoice after clicking the checkout button on our website) is a unique address created specifically for your invoice. That way, we will immediately know the payment is from you and that your invoice has been paid as soon as it comes through. You are also welcome to send us an email right after you send payment and we’ll confirm back with you accordingly. And it usually takes just a few minutes for the payment to come through.

A. We are a USA shop in full compliance with the 2018 Farm Bill. Due to the USPS worker strike in Canada–as of November 29th, 2024–USPS was not processing shipments to Canada so we were temporarily unable to accept orders for fulfillment to Canada. That said–as of December 24th, 2024–the strike was resolved so we once again able to accept orders for fulfillment to Canada. Orders are shipped via post office priority mail. Orders are shipped within 5 business days of payment receipt (and often much sooner than that!). A tracking number is emailed to you immediately upon your shipment going out. I always use discreet packaging and take extra precautions to ensure your package is secure and not temptingly vulnerable enough looking for anyone to even try to open up during transit.  Here is how each package is prepared: your gear is placed inside a sealed foil bag which is placed inside of a priority flat-rate box. We seal that box securely and completely in shipping tape / priority mail stickers. The sealed box is placed inside a priority mail bubble pack, which is securely and completely wrapped in shipping tape to create multiple layers of protection. The package itself ships out of Oregon, is completely discreet with no branding mentioned whatsoever. 🙂

A. Make sure your address is a secure one because if the tracking number indicates that your package was delivered, I sincerely apologize but there is nothing I can do friend (no exceptions!). I am confident in the post office’s ability to deliver packages, but am also wary of any sort of ‘scamming’ attempts. The aforementioned stance is the best way I have found to balance those two things together into a reliable policy that I am proud to stand behind.

A. As a speakeasy member you will always receive the absolute best price we are able to offer right up front. No waiting for the right promo (which always happens right when you happen to be low on funds, right?) or feeling like you ordered at the wrong time (right BEFORE a promo code is dispersed, right?). I like to keep things simple so become a member for free at https://speakeasyseedbank.com/my-account and take comfort in knowing that I always take care of my members without making you jump through any crazy hoops.

A. New and Current Members: Please contact us directly at [email protected].  Alternatively, you can fill out the contact form.

A. To aid in dealing with the constant shadowbanning imposed upon our instagram account, we have come up with a creative and unique approach to a VIP membership system that incorporates the patreon platform. Patreon — https://patreon.com/blindtiger — and free app in your app store) allows us to speak freely about anything we please! No shadowbanning. No vague language to avoid having our post deleted. To repetitive answers of ‘Link in Bio’ over and over! On patreon, we are free to truly build a real community that will last independently from whatever fate our instagram account ultimately meets. VIP members also receive free US shipping on every order, early access to new drops, and even access to exclusive patron-only drops that will never even be announced publicly! If you’re planning to make an order from me at any point in the near future I strongly recommend becoming a VIP patron first because the free shipping alone makes you immediately come out ahead! Here is a direct link to my patreon page: https://patreon.com/blindtiger

A. Make sure you sign up as a member first over at https://speakeasyseedbank.com/my-account so you can receive all the benefits that come along with that on your very first order! Then Head over to https://speakeasyseedbank.com/offerings to check out our current selections. After you’ve made your selections proceed to checkout, select your payment option, place that order, and start dancing the Charleston because you just made a very very wise decision indeed my good member! A toast in honor of your welcome to Speakeasy Seedbank friend…Cheers!

A. Points are earned at a rate of 1 point per $1 spent. For every 20 points you redeem, you will earn a $1 discount on that order. And you can earn up to 10% off your order if you have enough of them stored up! Please note points are distributed to your account automatically after we mark your order as ‘Completed’ in our system. So be sure to get your payment in ASAP and keep an eye on the status of your order and your current reward point balance by respectively clicking on the Orders tab and the Reward Points tab of the My Account page, my friend!

A. This information is contained within our terms and conditions on the checkout screen, which you must agree to prior to placing your order. You can view our Terms and Conditions page here.