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Why is a bag of weed always $10 (man)?

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Re: Why is a bag of weed always $10 (man)?

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Post by kissickas »

Ennis wrote: post #32
ary wrote: post #28

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Yes, and a point that isn't mentioned in the article is that the price of weed might be dropping at roughly the same rate the American dollar is being inflated. So what we could be looking at is a coincidental equilibrium. As more US states decriminalize marijuana the costs (risk and otherwise) of production and distribution decrease. I'm in Denver, CO and just the other day walked past a small police station with a…

I assume you mean as more states decriminalize "medical" marijuana...right? I haven't heard of any that have decriminalized it.

A bunch have decriminalized it- that usually just means it's treated as a less serious crime in court. https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Decriminaliza... States with medical laws are more like legalization (for medical uses) than decriminalization. https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Medical_canna...

Re: Why is a bag of weed always $10 (man)?

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Post by [deleted] »

zoomzoom wrote: post #39
Ennis wrote: post #32

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I assume you mean as more states decriminalize "medical" marijuana...right? I haven't heard of any that have decriminalized it.

Actually, about 12 states have decriminalized MJ. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decriminalization_of_non-medica... .

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Re: Why is a bag of weed always $10 (man)?

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Post by tseabrooks »

Ennis wrote: post #32
ary wrote: post #28

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Yes, and a point that isn't mentioned in the article is that the price of weed might be dropping at roughly the same rate the American dollar is being inflated. So what we could be looking at is a coincidental equilibrium. As more US states decriminalize marijuana the costs (risk and otherwise) of production and distribution decrease. I'm in Denver, CO and just the other day walked past a small police station with a…

I assume you mean as more states decriminalize "medical" marijuana...right? I haven't heard of any that have decriminalized it.

I believe you misunderstand what "decriminalization" is. Marijuana being "decriminalized" simply means it is not a felony to possess it in amounts intended for private use. This is the case in a number of states including Ohio where I grew up. In Ohio they'd joke about it being a "50$ fine"... I don't know if that's the actual fine but there is no fail time and simply some fine for marijuana possession in small quantities.

Also, in many of these states you'll find that enforcement of marijuana laws are fairly lax in general. A friend was pulled over with marijuana in their car and the judge changed the charge to "public disturbance" or some such so that they wouldn't lose their student loan eligibility and other things.

Re: Why is a bag of weed always $10 (man)?

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Post by horacegrant »

biznickman wrote: post #40
jokermatt999 wrote: post #36

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Except that you're also wrong. Pricing varies from region to region, and I've heard from a friend that $10 is a gram here, and a quarter is much less than $100. Lookn up online discussions about the price of weed. You'll see a good variety of answers. Quality also matters in pricing, which adds another element to it.

you are in the US?

Yea, I was surprised to see your first comment anywhere but at the top. $10 will buy a g of dirt. $20 beasters/kb. $25+ for true dank (east coast).

Re: Why is a bag of weed always $10 (man)?

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Post by [deleted] »

michaelhalligan wrote: post #23
eli wrote: post #16

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I think you are mistaken. Perhaps you're thinking of the "king size" version which costs more? http://www.candyblog.net/blog/item/rising_cost_of_candy/

Perhaps, I haven't purchased one since I stopped doing packaged foods, but I no longer notice the standard sized candy bars, the liquor store counters and grocery store check-out aisles seem to be filled only with the "king size" versions.

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Re: Why is a bag of weed always $10 (man)?

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Post by enjo »

michaelhalligan wrote: post #23
eli wrote: post #16

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I think you are mistaken. Perhaps you're thinking of the "king size" version which costs more? http://www.candyblog.net/blog/item/rising_cost_of_candy/

Perhaps, I haven't purchased one since I stopped doing packaged foods, but I no longer notice the standard sized candy bars, the liquor store counters and grocery store check-out aisles seem to be filled only with the "king size" versions.

I actually noticed the opposite. A few days ago I had a craving for a snickers bar. I haven't had one in years. So I popped into my local 7-11 and I noticed that the candy bars all looked...smaller... than when I was a kid. There was no king size to be found. Anecdotal? Sure, but it does support what the poster was claiming.

Re: Why is a bag of weed always $10 (man)?

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Post by wmeredith »

This doesn't make sense because it's not true.

I was an avid pot smoker in my college days (long time ago, now) and even over the relatively small span of a 3 year time period I paid everything for a quarter-ounce (~7 grams) from $10 ("ditch weed") to $400 (REALLY good stuff from Cali or Colorado). So I'm not sure what he's talking about with the $10/gram thing being some benchmark that's lasted decades.

I know that's anecdotal evidence, but it's the shared experience of every smoker or ex-smoker I've ever known. And considering the wide variations of produce quality, I think it's odd to suggest that prices are tied to any sort of specific weight.

It's like saying, "Fish always costs $x per pound. (man) Why?" The answer is simply, "No it doesn't."

Re: Why is a bag of weed always $10 (man)?

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Post by johnohara »

Glad to see comments being posted where nobody has any true expertise. Proof: The conversation should have turned to "grade" from "quantity" and hasn't.

Good on all of you. Don't rearrange your own 1's and 0's.

I'm no expert either, thankfully. Although the medical benefits do seem to be real (i.e. pain reduction, appetite stimulation, etc.)

Re: Why is a bag of weed always $10 (man)?

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Post by benatkin »

wmeredith wrote: post #48

This doesn't make sense because it's not true. I was an avid pot smoker in my college days (long time ago, now) and even over the relatively small span of a 3 year time period I paid everything for a quarter-ounce (~7 grams) from $10 ("ditch weed") to $400 (REALLY good stuff from Cali or Colorado). So I'm not sure what he's talking about with the $10/gram thing being some benchmark that's lasted decades. I know that'…

I have no insider knowledge, but the article didn't seem right to me. Thanks for adding your experience.
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