A lot of mis-information in this thread.

The herb isn't 'much' better than off the streets and it's usually just as expensive and most of the time more. Many times the dispensaries need to stock the shelves quickly so the vendors harvest as soon as possible, not a good thing. I can't tell you how many times you'll find $70 1/8ths that have been harvested too early...all about making the dollar. That's why it pays to grow your own, and if you live in a state with medical MJ then that is the preferred route regardless since you can grow legally per the state.

You'll never find any Kush strain for less than $55 1/8 at any So Cal clubs unless they have some sort of special (customer appreciation day, etc)...and that's up to the club entirely. The cheapest you'll find is ~$35-40 1/8 for mid-low grade once in a while, and that's usually just for left over 'combined' shake they want to get rid of. The average price for clubs in So Cal is $55-70 an eighth (some places in the OC charge $80 1/8) for anything descent (Kush strains, Haze strains, and Purple strains). I've been to MANY clubs and never seen any Kush strain for less that $55 1/8 unless it was shake.

I'll never complain as it beats waiting on your hook-up to come through if you're in between grows. This way I just walk in to the local dispensary and pick from a menu of 15+ different strains (some places have 25+), some even sell MJ concentrates such as Hash/Kief and most sell MJ cookies/brownies also. Once you find a place you like it's a one-stop trip and you never have to wait on anyone or hope your hook-up has product, it's just always there at your convenience. HTH