Prices Paid/Charged for Med vs. Rec Buds

[MjAeJdIiK]

That's unfortunately the "common" answer to so many diagnoses these days. To make matters worse, the specific individual is on a "lifelong pain contract" so they have to submit to random UA and one failed test and they are truly SOL. However, keep passing the randoms and they just keep handing them out...

Very common. Docs make money when they get people on scripts bit not from MMJ so most docs don't want to hear shit about MMJ..... Luciky we have walk in "cannadocs" that make money of MMJ so they want to get you the card lol its all about money.

 

[MjAeJdIiK]

Oh yea just realized this is in TNT, def a bad place if you want serious responces lol.

 

[tntgreen13]

You are in the wrong section for a serious debate.

Because, all the answers have been given before. It gets annoying as fuck having to answer the same retarded questions every single day. "When should I flush?" "Y r my plants yellowed?" "Can I feed with piss?" People stumble in and expect to learn everything there is to know about growing in a week, and get pissed off when they aren't immediately spoon fed the info.

I appreciate the honesty. As a new member her I am still trying to figure things out. However I have learned the search bar does wonders for basic questions, and agree many new people aren't willing to put in any time on there own to find the answers. However, for example, my recent post for about a nutrient def with my seedlings has drawn confused looks from a few different members, but at this point it sounds like a boron issue which from what I'm reading is VERY uncommon.

I wasn't sure what other headline to put it under as I considered politics, but was more so looking for personal input from people who grow. Definitely willing to post in a diff section if someone could advise on this. Guess most of my friends that smoke turn into "philosophers" after they get a little ripped, so thought I throw it in here.

Again, I appreciate the honest answers!

 

[tyler.durden]

So out of curiosity? Why is it when someone asks a debatable question veteran RIU members such as yourself @tyler.durden you are so quick to troll, however when new members ask for input on issues with there grow they often have to seek out any type of response at all?

Because we are all horrible people that were mistreated as children. Your questions have opened up old wounds and made me question my actions. I've some thinking to do...

 

[Grojak]

[QUOTE="MjAeJdIiK, post: 12565875, member: 924997"
Not sure about this one... When getting from a dispensary you are guaranteed to not have any bug poop or mold or anything like that in it,

About $200 an ounce[/QUOTE]

So not true.... in both Co and WA thousands of products have been recalled for mold, sure they had no bugs but that too comes at a price... harmful pesticides.

Grow your own or find someone who does organic and smokes what they grow

 

[tntgreen13]

[QUOTE="MjAeJdIiK, post: 12565875, member: 924997"
So not true.... in both Co and WA thousands of products have been recalled for mold, sure they had no bugs but that too comes at a price... harmful pesticides.

Grow your own or find someone who does organic and smokes what they grow

I just saw a recall in CO over a pesticide issue is well now that you mention that. Guess I was just more so trying to see what other people see price comparison from different parts of country/world are. I have seen threads of how much weed costs in different places, but am wondering if there is as dramatic of price difference recreational vs medical and/or legal vs black market.

Thanks for your input!

 

[Grojak]

friend in chicago pays 20g 400oz for medical...

 

[tntgreen13]

friend in chicago pays 20g 400oz for medical...

That seems to be going rate here in MN for black market as far as the 20/g goes. However, I've seen good quality oz run 300-350 on average, and have been fortunate ti find a guy in MPLS that had great quality in comparison to other options for 200-250. Unfortunately, the hook is long gone and moved on.

However, as far as medical go, its strictly extract and seems quite pricey in comparison to the black market comparison. I'm assuming in Chicago, being that it's medical, he probably has a few more options available to him rather then whatever strain has made its way here this week lol.

 

[MjAeJdIiK]

[QUOTE="MjAeJdIiK, post: 12565875, member: 924997"
Not sure about this one... When getting from a dispensary you are guaranteed to not have any bug poop or mold or anything like that in it,

About $200 an ounce

So not true.... in both Co and WA thousands of products have been recalled for mold, sure they had no bugs but that too comes at a price... harmful pesticides.

Grow your own or find someone who does organic and smokes what they grow[/QUOTE]
That's because the dispensary's in those states suck I'm told. The dispensary I go to is expensive as fuck but truely class A bud.
And my dispensary grows all its own meds themselves. Don't dispensary's in say California buy bud from growers? They don't do that here. No pesticides on any of my dispensary's bud. From what I hear the dispensary's in other states are a joke, selling bug infested clones for example. Maine is the best med state ATM, its just a very country state so we don't get all the hype other States do.

 

[Grojak]

So not true.... in both Co and WA thousands of products have been recalled for mold, sure they had no bugs but that too comes at a price... harmful pesticides.

Grow your own or find someone who does organic and smokes what they grow

That's because the dispensary's in those states suck I'm told. The dispensary I go to is expensive as fuck but truely class A bud.
And my dispensary grows all its own meds themselves. Don't dispensary's in say California buy bud from growers? They don't do that here. No pesticides on any of my dispensary's bud. From what I hear the dispensary's in other states are a joke, selling bug infested clones for example. Maine is the best med state ATM, its just a very country state so we don't get all the hype other States do.[/QUOTE]


LOL keeping sipping that kool-aid jack!! So they grow their own, great, so they tell you its 100% organic, pesticide and bug free, great and you believe it all cause its expensive as shit. Oh and if it is tested don't think their not lab shopping for the best results..

 

[tntgreen13]

Not to intervene, but obviously there are many different opinions on dispensaries and quality as a whole. Definitely more interested in the price comparisons though of "medicinal" vs "recreational" I appreciate both of your inputs, but don't see this going anywhere positive as far as debating over opinions on dispensaries as a whole. Just my two cents....

 

[MjAeJdIiK]

That's because the dispensary's in those states suck I'm told. The dispensary I go to is expensive as fuck but truely class A bud.
And my dispensary grows all its own meds themselves. Don't dispensary's in say California buy bud from growers? They don't do that here. No pesticides on any of my dispensary's bud. From what I hear the dispensary's in other states are a joke, selling bug infested clones for example. Maine is the best med state ATM, its just a very country state so we don't get all the hype other States do.

LOL keeping sipping that kool-aid jack!! So they grow their own, great, so they tell you its 100% organic, pesticide and bug free, great and you believe it all cause its expensive as shit. Oh and if it is tested don't think their not lab shopping for the best results..[/QUOTE]
No I believe it because I know what headie nuggets are... And yea they do get their flower tested, by a local lab that goes to every festival in the state and brings their equipment to test peeps nuggs on site.... Don't be mad dude, just move to maine. Let's get back on track like op has suggested

 

[Iloveskywalkerog]

Before I get jumped all over for the fact there are very similar threads on this site, I have not yet found one that asks for comparison pricing and/or individuals opinions on the top of Medicinal vs Recreational buds. I have seen that many people have posted on different threads about the price they pay for buds, with many commenting the cost of there grow, etc. I'd like to take the topic a little bit further.

When looking for quality buds in your area, and the purpose of which individuals are purchasing it, do you see price differences for the retail cost of buds being bought for medicinal reason vs those that are being bought for recreational reasons? What is the average price difference, if any, that you see in your area for med vs rec?

Also, as growers, caretakers, etc, do you feel that it is unjust to charge a patient the same price or more for a product they truly need in comparison to someone using strictly for recreational reasons? A few friends and I have been discussing this topic lately as we are in a state with crappy medical laws in regards to cannabis, but it is still illegal for recreational.

The base of our discussion is that due to our states limited options for medical cannabis, i.e. no plant matter, we have noticed that medical prices seem much higher when compared to black market prices, and this has caused us to wonder what the comparison is like in other states/countries.

If there is anyone that would like to comment on there knowledge within there state/country it would be great to be able to expand our understanding and discussion. If you do choose to reply, please include the following:

In your state:
1. What is the legal status/regulations of medical/recreational marijuana? (yes i know its federally illegal in the US but for sake of conversation please base it off of your state regulations only or other country regulations)
2. What is the going rate of medicinal vs. recreational?
3. In your opinion, is it justifiable to charge someone using cannabis as medicine the same as someone who chooses to use it recreationally?
4. Based on your answer to #3, what do you think a fair prices for medicine/recreational buds is?

Just looking for some other peoples opinions and thoughts on the matter of discussion.

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND that all comments should be strictly for discussion purposes. This is not a place to promote your grows, to attempt to buy/sell anything, etc.

***Admins - I believe these questions fall within the rules of RIU and by no means am looking for anyone to promote individual sales, etc. All questions, comments, etc are intended to be geared towards discussion only. If in violations of any rule, please delete thread and pm of infractions, etc.***

If you're getting medical grade bud in a non medical place that's when it should cost more, I think medical marijuana in California is overpriced, as I can find some strains out here that cost the same as out there, but yeah recreational should cost like regular kush $10 a g usually out here in tx. $15 a g to $25 a g for medical

 

[tntgreen13]

If you're getting medical grade bud in a non medical place that's when it should cost more, I think medical marijuana in California is overpriced, as I can find some strains out here that cost the same as out there, but yeah recreational should cost like regular kush $10 a g usually out here in tx. $15 a g to $25 a g for medical

So just to clarify my understanding. Your saying in a black market only state(non-mmj), that medicinal should have a higher expense over recreation? If I am understanding this correctly, I am assuming that you would still be referring to buds that go through testing in labs before being shipped to said location? For instance, often times you have people selling buds on black market that say they are "medicinal" bout how can one in a non-mmj be so certain of the product? On the contrary if it is a MMJ state, whether recreational is permitted or not, you feel that medicinal should be a lower cost? Just want to make sure I'm clearly understanding.

What about the odd states such as my own that have "MMJ" however only in extract form? Should said extracts being cheaper for medicinal use in comparison to to those sold on black market, in your opinion?

 

[Gary Goodson]

If you're getting medical grade bud in a non medical place that's when it should cost more, I think medical marijuana in California is overpriced, as I can find some strains out here that cost the same as out there, but yeah recreational should cost like regular kush $10 a g usually out here in tx. $15 a g to $25 a g for medical

What is regular kush? I really dont like when folks on the street just call it kush. like when people would call it "dro".

Me: "Hey man, check out this neville's haze!"
idiot: "yea, that some fire ass kush right der"
Me: "No dumbass, I just told you, its neville's haze!"
idiot: "yea, but dats still some kush doe"

 

[6ohMax]

Medicinal. ...should be covered under insurance and you pay like a 3 dollar co pay...

 

[tntgreen13]

Medicinal. ...should be covered under insurance and you pay like a 3 dollar co pay...

This is a great idea, but takes far more then it to be legalized on a state level. I believe this would require rescheduling of cannabis outside of the schedule 1 category on a federal level, wouldn't it? Even then I am sure it would be left up to the individual insurance companies to choose whether or not to cover it.

 

[astronautrob]

Dispensaries suck, grow your own it's way cheaper & a great way to pretend like you're actually achieving something in your miserable life

At least that's how it works for me

In CO you can get "top shelf" for under $200 oz medical, rec is a lot more i hear, if you're going to waste your money buying that shit

 

[dannyboy602]

Ive wasted more money on mediocre medical than I care to lament. (AZ) I think its time to start growing again. Why have the law on my side and a dispensary a few miles from me if I have to settle on second rate schwag?
Time for a desert grow. Haha.

 

[Iloveskywalkerog]

What is regular kush? I really dont like when folks on the street just call it kush. like when people would call it "dro".

Me: "Hey man, check out this neville's haze!"
idiot: "yea, that some fire ass kush right der"
Me: "No dumbass, I just told you, its neville's haze!"
idiot: "yea, but dats still some kush doe"

13 - 14 % thc out here at least