Think about what you are doing to yourself

[MakeSense]

Look, I may come off as a jerk on this one. But all of you MMCs need to think about exactly what you are doing to yourselves when it comes to pricing.
If one guy sells ounces for $280.00 then the next guy will sell it for $270, then 250 and so on until it is $100.00 or less.. You might say "great for patients" I would argue NO. What you are broaching on is crashing your own market. There is a cost to doing business, there is a value for the experience.
If the market ceases to be viable, than patients will suffer with products that cut corners.
Just because you are growing your own now, and sitting on piles of inventory, do not devalue the entire market, or you will suffer the consequences... That is all... you may tell me how wrong I am in 5, 4, 3,....

MakeSense Reviewed by MakeSense on 02-05-2011. Think about what you are doing to yourself Look, I may come off as a jerk on this one. But all of you MMCs need to think about exactly what you are doing to yourselves when it comes to pricing. If one guy sells ounces for $280.00 then the next guy will sell it for $270, then 250 and so on until it is $100.00 or less.. You might say "great for patients" I would argue NO. What you are broaching on is crashing your own market. There is a cost to doing business, there is a value for the experience. If the market ceases to be viable, than Rating: 5

[BackWoodDrifter]

Look, I may come off as a jerk on this one. But all of you MMCs need to think about exactly what you are doing to yourselves when it comes to pricing.
If one guy sells ounces for $280.00 then the next guy will sell it for $270, then 250 and so on until it is $100.00 or less.. You might say "great for patients" I would argue NO. What you are broaching on is crashing your own market. There is a cost to doing business, there is a value for the experience.
If the market cesses to be viable, than patients will suffer with products that cut corners.
Just because you are growing your own now, and sitting on piles of inventory, do not devalue the entire market, or you will suffer the consequences... That is all... you may tell me how wrong I am in 5, 4, 3,....

Dont be knowin much bout yur business but be soundin like yur upset bout it hope yual be feelin better pilgrem and figurn out what yual need to be figurn. Good luck and grow safe.

BWD

[Lynhal]

Look, I may come off as a jerk on this one. But all of you MMCs need to think about exactly what you are doing to yourselves when it comes to pricing.
If one guy sells ounces for $280.00 then the next guy will sell it for $270, then 250 and so on until it is $100.00 or less.. You might say "great for patients" I would argue NO. What you are broaching on is crashing your own market. There is a cost to doing business, there is a value for the experience.
If the market ceases to be viable, than patients will suffer with products that cut corners.
Just because you are growing your own now, and sitting on piles of inventory, do not devalue the entire market, or you will suffer the consequences... That is all... you may tell me how wrong I am in 5, 4, 3,....

You may be right, or you may be wrong. I charge 0 to my two patients I choose to keep in the meds they need to make it farther along on this planet.
Others choose to charge up the ying yang. To each his or her own. I feel you do what is true in your heart and mind. All the rest is just gravy.

[BackWoodDrifter]

You may be right, or you may be wrong. I charge 0 to my two patients I choose to keep in the meds they need to make it farther along on this planet.
Others choose to charge up the ying yang. To each his or her own. I feel you do what is true in your heart and mind. All the rest is just gravy.

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[canaguy27]

Look, I may come off as a jerk on this one. But all of you MMCs need to think about exactly what you are doing to yourselves when it comes to pricing.

Do you know how many places are hurting for business? 1 sale is better than none.

[HighPopalorum]

*shrug*

I think the heavy competition on price has been great for patients. $250 is the new $350.

[MakeSense]

Do you know how many places are hurting for business? 1 sale is better than none.

This is in regards to MMC only. If your a caregiver than more power. Actually more power either way. I am just saying that continually charging less for a comodity has only one result.
I may be wrong... Just sayin'

[SoCoMMJ]

Supply vs Demand, you just can't influence it from the outside. It is what it is.

If the prices settle at $100 or even $50 an oz, then that's what it is worth. If you can't grow a little bush for a couple months and then sell it for $250 - $500 then something is wrong.

We just need to get this crapload of regulatory expense out of the game.

[emilya]

Supply vs Demand, you just can't influence it from the outside. It is what it is.

If the prices settle at $100 or even $50 an oz, then that's what it is worth. If you can't grow a little bush for a couple months and then sell it for $250 - $500 then something is wrong.

We just need to get this crapload of regulatory expense out of the game.

oooo... econ talk!

The problem is that we are not in a perfect market. Only in a few states we see a partial relaxation of the laws, but yet it is still a essentially a black market item. Even in those states, only a few have cards, the rest have to rely on the black market to get their recreational relief.

An equilibrium price will never be reached in such a situation. Sellers will continue to want to charge more for their products and when the demand supports it, they will raise prices. This is called supply side economics, and it is how markets work. Suppliers set the prices, consumers determine demand.

If everyone growing was only doing so to supply patients, and they had no contact with the black market... yes, it would be time to start looking for a universal price. However, as long as there is a guy down the street willing to pay $3000 for a LB... there will always be a strong upward pressure on the equilibrium price. Government controls and prohibition always increase prices and create a shortage in the market, and this provides an increasing upward price pressure. Want the prices to come down? Get rid of the prohibition and get the government out of the equation. Legalize.

Emmie the economist

[MakeSense]

oooo... econ talk!

The problem is that we are not in a perfect market. Only in a few states we see a partial relaxation of the laws, but yet it is still a essentially a black market item. Even in those states, only a few have cards, the rest have to rely on the black market to get their recreational relief.

An equilibrium price will never be reached in such a situation. Sellers will continue to want to charge more for their products and when the demand supports it, they will raise prices. This is called supply side economics, and it is how markets work. Suppliers set the prices, consumers determine demand.

If everyone growing was only doing so to supply patients, and they had no contact with the black market... yes, it would be time to start looking for a universal price. However, as long as there is a guy down the street willing to pay $3000 for a LB... there will always be a strong upward pressure on the equilibrium price. Government controls and prohibition always increase prices and create a shortage in the market, and this provides an increasing upward price pressure. Want the prices to come down? Get rid of the prohibition and get the government out of the equation. Legalize.

Emmie the economist

Very good.
I do think that all things considered regulation and taxation will occur in increasing measure.
I for one would rather pay taxes on bud than taxes on prisons. Not to mention that
as soon as it is really really accepted, it will be a short time before it all turns into a factory like Bweiser, or Mrlboro, Pfzer, etc... (forgot to metion the old
Molson for my brother up north)
So the question is will the little man get ahead on this one???
If so, How?

Demand certainly will not go away. But the ability and urge to supply may.
Why are there brewerys?
I could brew at home.
What is the cost to Produce a Scotch?
I could'nt tell you but it is far less than I am willing to pay

Anyway, I am just glad you guys are'nt bashing me for mentioning it.
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