AZPsyclops
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Growing is the hobby that pays back and there is no end to the experimentation and fun; not to mention the weed and hash.
No I will keep growing, why, because I love it.
No I will keep growing, why, because I love it.
Legalization - Will you keep growing?
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Singlemalt
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I make my hi-proof liquor, wife makes the beer, we sometimes make wine and I grow....whats the diff? I try not to pay others for that I can do
NorthofEngland
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But it's more than that, isn't it.
Most homebrewed alcohols end up costing more than the stuff available at the shop.
But the joy of making ones own and the sense of achievement of a job well done....
There will always be people who want more than the convenience of availability.
kelly4
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You would not be the only one trying to do this. Many, many people will try this, thus driving down prices.my indoor costs me 37¢ per gram including all yearly costs.. we sell expensively say $20 ag cause we have bills to pay (I don't sell my weed usually and when I do at brick prices) but they charge so much to be able to make a decent amount off the relatively little product being pumped out...about an acre can support a thousand plants if slightly tight.. outdoors it costs much less than my 37¢ per gram.. but what if I could produce 5lbs off one plant. 5lbs per plant at a dollar a gram is $2,240.....it costs an outdoor grower much less than 30 cents per gram..but I'll use it for simplicity and also because if I was growing indica and able to throw an extra harvest per year I could cut my 37¢per gram by 9¢(my indoor crop including all yearly spending is 37cents growing landrace sativas not maximizing my shit) And before i grew indoors I grew year round in west tx so I know its possible....this means that this same profit could be seen off commercial indoor grows
So that leaves me with $1568in profit per plant..... ...1,568 could be cut to- paying for trimming at $500 per plant...$1,000x1,000plants .........so a million dollar profit off potentially 2 acres or just under at $1 per gram...so you see how scale effects prices...of course depending on how greedy you are ..I am eagerly waiting for texas to go legal as I'm sitting on 10's of thousands of acres. Farming is huge out here and I expect local "farmers markets" of weed to be somewhat profitable but like everything else in the world it will be dominated by those able to produce quality product and have the pockets to pump it out. Now this will drive the market and companies to diversify themselves. I imagine curing practices and flavors etc to become marketing strategies and we may see huge advancements in cannabis cultivation like we have with tobacco or other produce
I'll be happy receiving ¢50 profit per gram... and could easily become rich at that price point
Weed would be cheaper than a good steak.
Singlemalt
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Yeah, there is the large element of satisfaction and enjoyment. I hardly buy veggies between April and October as I grow them as well. Not just to save the money but for the flavor and varieties we can no longer buy
Silly String
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I would continue growing myself because I love it, and there's a sense of peace and accomplishment I get with my plants. I also think my stuff tastes better. I feel the same way when I make sauce with my homegrown tomatoes, or homemade bread. My veggies are SO good, and my garlic bread kicks ASS on store bought crap.
I get a "fuck the establishment" sense of pride from stuff I've grown or made myself.
That being said, when I run out, it would be awesome to run to Sevvies (7-11) and grab an 1/8!
I get a "fuck the establishment" sense of pride from stuff I've grown or made myself.
That being said, when I run out, it would be awesome to run to Sevvies (7-11) and grab an 1/8!
Sunbiz1
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http://www.priceofweed.com/prices/United-States/Colorado.html
If these are accurate prices, this legal state is already over $100 less than non-legal states.
When prices drop below 200, it isn't worth it on my end.
Sadly enough, it would the very same big pharma companies who paid off Richard Nixon into making cannabis a schedule 1 that would become the major producers... yes, those greedy whores such as Eli Lilly/Pfizer etc.
If these are accurate prices, this legal state is already over $100 less than non-legal states.
When prices drop below 200, it isn't worth it on my end.
Sadly enough, it would the very same big pharma companies who paid off Richard Nixon into making cannabis a schedule 1 that would become the major producers... yes, those greedy whores such as Eli Lilly/Pfizer etc.
FiatLuxLab
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Excellent points guys, and thanks for the comments. I was discussing this issue with a friend and many of you touched on items I didn't even consider.
Obviously, most of you grow for enjoyment first, and price would have no impact on your choices. But there are growers that operate purely on profit, and need to make money to support themselves. I was mainly trying to probe that population, and see if there was some threshold price floor for smaller operations.
These responses definitely make me more excited about participating in these forums
Obviously, most of you grow for enjoyment first, and price would have no impact on your choices. But there are growers that operate purely on profit, and need to make money to support themselves. I was mainly trying to probe that population, and see if there was some threshold price floor for smaller operations.
These responses definitely make me more excited about participating in these forums
tip top toker
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Do you mean not worth it for personal use, or as a means of income?
charface
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I know of different size growers.Excellent points guys, and thanks for the comments. I was discussing this issue with a friend and many of you touched on items I didn't even consider.
Obviously, most of you grow for enjoyment first, and price would have no impact on your choices. But there are growers that operate purely on profit, and need to make money to support themselves. I was mainly trying to probe that population, and see if there was some threshold price floor for smaller operations.
These responses definitely make me more excited about participating in these forums
most grow very small amounts and will
probably continue.
There are also growers that moved indoors that grew for profit.
Invested a great deal in collective gardens. They will simply move back outdoors.
theexpress
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oregan has the cheapest dank in the country.... 100 an oz... for sick ass ooutdoor!!!!! and sometimes even sick ass indoor......
farmasensist
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I would still grow if it cost zero dollars, I just wouldn't do it indoors, I would have a 30' tall sativa in the front yard. If there was minimal government bullshit and it was still worth money, I'd cash my 401k and buy a farm.
Sunbiz1
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I should have clarified, I will always grow for myself...even if it costs $200/oz to produce. Someone here posted a production cost of 38 cents/gram, my electric cost alone is more than that. And right now I'm running Malawi, which takes a solid 16 weeks as opposed to the standard 8. So no, if I were to sell it I certainly would not go less than 200...unless it's a terminally ill med patient who could not afford it otherwise.
Then it's free.
dannyboy602
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I guess I would still grow some exotic varieties. It's fun and I like smoking my own bud.
hempyninja309
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If cannabis becomes legal and regulated I'll just shoot for the under 16 market and hit up them highschool parking lots they always pay premium prices and don't argue about the weight.
tip top toker
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Now. Theynpsy premiums and don't argue weights now. I'm pretty sure that would change if it became so readily available to people because of legalization. Look at alcohol. Kids don't argue this or that when gettignfg alcohol underage, they just slip the guy a few extra bucks and they're sorted. Not to mention have you ever sold to kids? They want to split a gram between the group, pay you in installments, in change. S friend and I tried this once, its impossible to move any form of weight.