ttystikk
Well-Known Member
Having read this whole thread I see two points of view;
The short term view is that anyone selling $50 zips on the street right now is an idiot. True enough.
The long term view is that anyone who expects to still be making MORE than $50 a zip in five years- maybe ten- is an idiot. I believe this is also true.
I clearly see where both of these statements can be true, it's just a matter of time.
Advancing technology, continuing legalization, accelerating consolidation, increasing commoditization will combine to do what America does best; drive the price inexorably downward.
Complain all you want, it's as inevitable as water running downhill.
So the question becomes what will you do while this process continues? Those who 'take a stand' at a given price point will get steamrolled. Those who move upmarket will find that just like Ferrari and Rolls Royce, there is little room at the top, certainly not enough for everyone. Those who work to commoditize the product will earn a decent living.
Personally, I know too many poor, sick, hurting people to want to see the market continue to play keep away with the meds they need just because they're stuck in a low paying job.
So, count me as one of those who will work hard and innovate my ass off to help drive the price of high quality meds down to where the sick can get what they need, no matter what their budget.
We will see who ends up making a good living as this all plays out... but I think I'm on the right side of this and I sleep well at night.
The short term view is that anyone selling $50 zips on the street right now is an idiot. True enough.
The long term view is that anyone who expects to still be making MORE than $50 a zip in five years- maybe ten- is an idiot. I believe this is also true.
I clearly see where both of these statements can be true, it's just a matter of time.
Advancing technology, continuing legalization, accelerating consolidation, increasing commoditization will combine to do what America does best; drive the price inexorably downward.
Complain all you want, it's as inevitable as water running downhill.
So the question becomes what will you do while this process continues? Those who 'take a stand' at a given price point will get steamrolled. Those who move upmarket will find that just like Ferrari and Rolls Royce, there is little room at the top, certainly not enough for everyone. Those who work to commoditize the product will earn a decent living.
Personally, I know too many poor, sick, hurting people to want to see the market continue to play keep away with the meds they need just because they're stuck in a low paying job.
So, count me as one of those who will work hard and innovate my ass off to help drive the price of high quality meds down to where the sick can get what they need, no matter what their budget.
We will see who ends up making a good living as this all plays out... but I think I'm on the right side of this and I sleep well at night.