Yeah the dispensaries charge street market prices, sometimes even more & that's just plain "uncompassionate care"...It really doesn't cost much to grow. Take an initial investment of $500-2000 for equipment/seeds & $25-125 a month in utilities & you can supply 1-10 people for a while depending on need...and they're charging tens of thousands? Then you need to replace bulbs every crop to every other crop, more nutrients, soil, & water when you run out, it still ends up being probably 1/4 the cost of dispensaries or less if you get high-yielding strains grown fairly decently. I highly recommend growing your own if you have the dedication & patience. Research as much as you can, & remember that the more time & effort (not necessarily $) you put into it, the better your outcome.