CC's have costs like any other business. $5 a gram seems fair to me if it's purchased from someone who actually can supply quality meds. Above $5 starts to become subject to scrutiny imo. Not necessarily wrong but questionable.
I bought product from a CC at $7 a gram and it was some of the best product I've ever seen, smelled and inhaled.
I bought product from 2 online dispensaries (Bud Buddy and... can't remember the other name) and the product came looking crappy. It still smoked fine, but presentation was terrible and the price was $8+ per gram. They honey was borderline useless.
The rest of my supply has always been a better price, great quality and better appearance.
Unfortunately it just doesn't include edibles or a 30 strain selection like some of the CCs.
Long story short, I'm not opposed to someone making money. No matter what I buy, someone has to make money at some point - I'd just rather it be a "friend" than a corporation.