What are typical prices on the retail market in legal states?

[Torchlight]

I live in TX, and have existed my entire life in a state where it's illegal. I'm used to it, it's my normal. I can (hypothetically) purchase a THC vape pen (the skinny ones) for about $45 (so I hear). I can (again, hypothetically) get about half an ounce of herb for close in on $75 (so I hear again). Are these disgustingly high prices to you legal-state people, or is is close to your prices?

This is just idle curiosity on my part. I did't even know there was a forum here for Cannabis, but a few clicks later and here I am.

[Twoflower]

1. In Las Vegas that is an average price for half an ounce.

You must remember we in legal states do get high quality, clean, and tested weed.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

2. Govt of Canada tested & stamp oz of 31 pct THC bud for CA$ 120 about US$ 87 at provincial booze & weed store.

TX price seems about right for modern black market connected to lots of domestic supply.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

3. I'm in Santa Fe, NM, and in this state

recreational cannabis has been legal for several years now. Once a week or two I purchase a "lavender lemonade" drink with cannabis. I typically have some in the evening, shortly before I go to bed, because it helps me sleep. And I'm paying right around $100 for that.

[JoseBalow]

4. I get 700-1000 per unit, depending on the strain and timing

I also do a lot of bartering. 1:1 for shrooms, a zip per lb of scissor work, 1/4-1/2 for general labor, depending on the job.

[Krazy_Kat]

6. There is an oversupply in Michigan

You can get ounces for as low as $40, and it's good quality. That's what I paid in 1980! One place is giving away a free half ounce if you spend $100. Lots of discounts for first time customers too.

[Faux pas]

7. Washington state

I can get 7 grams, almost a quarter ounce of 50-50 for about $40. That lasts me about 4 months, I've always been a lightweight as far as pot goes.

[samnsara]

12. come to The Firehouse in Eburg...

..its 30-40$ for an oz of pre rolls but 15% off if you get there between 9-10 am..and I think between 9-10 pm.

[Faux pas]

13. Thank you for the tip samnsara

I'm 3 hours and 24 minutes away out here in East Hoquiam

[Sneederbunk]

8. Sounds high to me.

[EYESORE 9001]

9. Michigan

Just a random screenshot from a random day of sales ongoing at a random dispo in a random city in def not-random Michigan. In the state where I live, distillate carts can cost 8 times as much (or more, if they’re fancy-schmancy terpene-rich lovingly live-pressed, etc.). Visit the website Weedmaps for price comparisons and peruse the sales. Because there’s always something [/i on sale. Perhaps you’ll see instances where arbitrary state laws influence prices.

[truddy777]

10. Medical card in IL was way easier than I expected

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In Illinois I’m paying closer to $90-$120 an ounce at the dispo, depending on the strain and THC %, so what you’re hearing in TX isn’t far off, just black market vs tested/legal. The big difference is quality and consistency. Everything I grab now is lab tested, clean, and I know exactly what I’m smoking.

I only went the medical route because of sleep issues, and it actually worked out better for me. Renewal wasn’t a hassle either, did mine online through Leafy Doc and it took less time than a grocery run.

[samnsara]

11. In Wash State..at my store in my town..I can get an OZ of pre rolled Maui Wowee

for 35$......(under 30$ with my med card discount)... they have other strains including Pineapple express for same price. I get vape cartridges for about same price.
So for under 100$ I can get a cpl cartridges and an oz of good weed and still tip my budtender.

These prices are base prices but every day they have 15% on something...bringing the prices down even more. We have three stores in town and each store has different specials.