Quote Originally Posted by WashougalWonder
This is all great, wonderful in fact, but the average grower will not produce Grade AA weed. Even the cafe's will have inconsistent weed. Cost will be the same and risk is gone, so the reduction in price should be good all around as the grower can grow more to compensate. If they grow good stuff they will always have their product in demand.

Every Tom, Dick, and Harry will grow. Only a few will really have awesome stuff, about the same as now, with a flood of garbage. Folks will be forced to grow their own to avoid the rip-offs that will occur.
The reason MJ is so expensive is because it is illegal! Take that away and yes, it's a plant that anyone can grow themselves...causing the cost to go down.

I know people keep saying that when it becomes legal EVERYONE will start growing....but let's think about that for a minute. Starting a grow room (even a small one) takes a pretty hefty initial investment. Grow lights are anywhere from $150 to $800 and that's just for light! Then you've got pots, soil, nutes, mylar, pest control, timers, temp gauges, ph testers....etc! It's not something that everyone is going to find worth their time. We are all growers on this thread and do it cause we love it and enjoy it as a hobby. Most people imo would rather just walk into a store and buy a bag of weed and be on their way.

Big time commercial growers may have to lower their prices but that's because they will have more competition since it's legal. But people will also probably be smoking more since the cost is down and it's legal! So commercial growers will still be making money! If they grow good shit, people will buy it!

I think it's a bit big headed for mendocino to claim they have the best bud in the WORLD. They have ideal grow conditions which makes them a great place to grow outdoor. But in the day and age of indoor growing....those natural conditions don't matter much. I've smoked weed from all over....cali, BC, I've even been to Amsterdam....you find quality weed when you find quality growers! And there are people all around the world that love the ganja! :jointsmile: