Living in Texas, I can't really be 100% sure of the strain I'm getting. Although I know some folks who know some folks in the more friendly states that ship down certain strains. But even then, do you really know?
I have something now that is claimed to be "silver tip" and this is some of the best bud I have seen in awhile. Just the amount of white crystals on it is crazy, it's more white than green and some of the leaf has more crystals on it than the actual bud.
I just started smoking again after 2+ years about a week ago, and this by far is the best high yet. I get kind of paranoid on weed so I was trying to get indicas, but this bud wakes me up and has me thinking so clearly. Yet it relaxes me and I don't get paranoid at all. I love this strain, whatever it is.