Why is Bud so expensive in the U.S.?

[smok3y]

The reason it costs so much is the illegality and the basic laws of supply and demand. When people get busted and there are such harsh penalties for growing/distributing, they can set whatever price they want. Plus, look at it culturally: Americans are dumbasses that will pay the excess money for a name. 'Nuff said.

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Iv alawys wondererd that aswel, why do people pay such a high price for a bit of bud..
Good old Uk, good cheap prices for some good ass bud..:jointsmile:

smok3y Reviewed by smok3y on 04-04-2008. Why is Bud so expensive in the U.S.? I was Just wondering why weed is so damn pricey in the states?I see ppl on these forums saying they pay $500-$600 for an o.z. of quality buds such as northern lights,NYC Diesel,Purple Kush etc.,That is outrageous,how do these dealers sleep at night?and why do the ppl who buy it even smoke?icouldn't afford to toke if it cost that much.I pay $80 for 1g of budder (99.7% THC)God knows what they would pay for it in the states!I Buy Strains like Jack Herer,Sensi Star,Sugar Bear,Purple Kush,NYC Rating: 5