Cheap Dabs
Cannabis concentrates — often called dabs — are extracts made by separating the cannabinoid- and terpene-rich resin from the cannabis plant. They typically test far higher in cannabinoid content than dried flower, and come in many forms: live resin, shatter, full spectrum extract, THCA diamonds in sauce, and solventless hash rosin. At VanCity Labs, every concentrate is produced in our in-house BC extraction lab.
About Cheap Dabs
"Cheap dabs" is shorthand for affordable cannabis concentrates — the potent extracts you vaporize, or "dab," instead of smoking flower. A concentrate strips away plant material and keeps the resin from the plant's trichomes, so the result is a product that typically tests in the 60–90% cannabinoid range, compared with roughly 15–25% for dried flower. Concentrates fall into two broad families: solvent-based (live resin, shatter, full spectrum extract, diamonds) and solventless (hash rosin, pressed from ice-water hash with heat and pressure alone).
VanCity Labs is a vertically integrated BC cannabis operation with its own in-house extraction lab — no middlemen, no third-party brokers between the plant and your order. The concentrates on this page are produced from our own BC Bud flower, extracted, and packaged under our Lab Grade standard. Prefer flower prices? Our cheap weed wall runs the same no-middlemen model on AAA ounces. Browse live resin, full spectrum extract, and more below — or jump to a specific type using the links further down.
What Makes a Quality Concentrate
Three things separate a good concentrate from a mediocre one. First, starting material: the best concentrates begin with high-quality flower — and for live resin and live rosin, flower that's flash-frozen at harvest to lock in volatile terpenes before they degrade. Second, extraction method: solvent-based extraction (using butane or propane, then purged) and solventless extraction (ice-water hash pressed into rosin) each preserve the plant's profile differently — neither is universally "better," they're different crafts. Third, the purge and finish: how completely the solvent is removed, how carefully terpenes are reintroduced or preserved, and how the concentrate is stabilized all determine the final texture, aroma, and shelf life. A concentrate is only as good as the flower it started from and the care taken at each step — which is exactly why we control the whole chain in-house.
How VanCity Labs Makes Its Concentrates
Every concentrate on this page is produced in our own BC extraction lab. We have been working with cannabis for over 30 years as a vertically integrated operation — the same team grows the flower, runs the extraction, finishes the concentrate, and packages it for shipping. No middlemen, no broker chain, no third-party processors between our lab and your order. Each batch meets our Lab Grade quality standard for consistency, texture, and terpene character. All legal Canadian cannabis extracts are produced under Health Canada's Good Production Practices, which require contaminant testing before sale. Orders ship in Stealth Packaging across Canada via tracked courier — discreet by default.
Types of Concentrates
Concentrates come in a wide range of textures and extraction styles. Live Resin is extracted from fresh-frozen flower for a sappy, terpene-rich concentrate. Shatter is a hard, glass-like extract that snaps cleanly. Full Spectrum Extract (FSE) captures the broadest range of the plant's cannabinoids and terpenes. THCA Diamonds are crystalline structures suspended in a terpene-rich sauce. Live Hash Rosin is fully solventless — pressed from ice-water hash with heat and pressure only. And Hashish is the traditional pressed-resin concentrate. Not sure which to try? Our strain library and quick quiz can point you in the right direction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are dabs?
"Dabs" are doses of cannabis concentrate — potent extracts made by separating the resin from the cannabis plant. Dabbing is the method of vaporizing a small amount of that concentrate, usually with a dab rig, e-rig, or dab pen, rather than smoking dried flower. The term covers many concentrate forms, from live resin to shatter to rosin.
Are concentrates stronger than flower?
Concentrates contain a much higher concentration of cannabinoids than dried flower — they typically test in the 60–90% range, compared with roughly 15–25% for flower. Because the plant material is removed during extraction, what remains is concentrated resin. The actual cannabinoid percentage for any specific product is shown on its label.
What's the difference between live resin and shatter?
Both are solvent-extracted concentrates, but they start differently and finish differently. Live resin is made from fresh, flash-frozen flower, which preserves more of the plant's volatile terpenes and gives it a sappy, aromatic texture. Shatter is made from dried, cured flower and purged into a hard, glass-like sheet that snaps. Browse Live Resin and Shatter separately.
What are THCA diamonds?
THCA diamonds are crystalline structures that form during a slow extraction process, often suspended in a terpene-rich liquid called "sauce" (the combination is sold as diamonds in sauce). The diamonds are largely crystallized THCA, while the sauce carries the strain's terpene profile. See our THCA Diamonds selection.
What does "solventless" mean?
Solventless concentrates are made without any chemical solvent — instead, trichomes are separated physically using ice, water, heat, and pressure. Live Hash Rosin is the main example: fresh-frozen flower is washed into ice-water hash, then pressed between heated plates. Note that "solventless" means no chemical solvent, even though water is used in the wash.
How should I store my concentrates?
Store concentrates in a cool, dark place in an airtight container, away from heat, light, and air — the three things that degrade cannabinoids and terpenes fastest. Glass or silicone containers work well. More delicate, terpene-rich concentrates like live resin and rosin keep best refrigerated. This differs from flower, which is stored at controlled humidity.
What does "Lab Grade" mean for VanCity Labs concentrates?
"Lab Grade" is our internal quality standard for the concentrates we produce in-house — covering consistency of texture, terpene preservation, proper purging, and stable finish. It is not a Health Canada certification; it is our positioning for what a well-made concentrate should look, smell, and dab like. All legal Canadian extracts are also produced under Health Canada's Good Production Practices, which require contaminant testing before sale.
How do concentrate orders ship?
All concentrate orders ship in Stealth Packaging across Canada via tracked courier — discreet, unbranded outer packaging. Full delivery details, timelines, and our packaging approach are on our Stealth Packaging & Shipping Policy page.