Well for those of you who don't live in Colorado, I will share some info and observations. First off, it was hilarious how there were a million chicken littles running around screaming that the sky was falling, but two days in, I've heard of one ticket being given in Denver for public use. Other than that, the cops have been extremely bored despite being out in force. In Pueblo (which I live near) one of the shops reported in excess of $30,000 in sales on the first day. Prices did at least double overnight though, on 12/29 a gram was going for $7-10, by the end of the next day, try $15-20 and most people are speculating that will get much worse before it gets better. I never thought I'd see the day that pot became $500 an ounce. If you were inclined, you could make a nice living with a 400 watt HPS at those prices; although, I doubt the blackmarket will be able to demand that much, but I haven't known a dealer since I was a teenager so I wouldn't know. I expect by this time next year we will be back at pre-retail prices, especially since we're allowed to grow our own.
I called a medical only dispensary and was informed that those prices will remain essentially unchanged. I suspect that won't last long as more and more dispensaries go retail there will be less medical supply and at some point the price points will be roughly the same.
The state is making a big deal about how they "will not promote" cannabis in any way for tourism and such. Which is also hilarious, because they are already getting some of the best world wide media coverage that any business could ask for. They don't have to advertise, the associated press is doing it for them. I bet if you're a cannabis user and you will be going on a roadtrip, if there is a reasonable way to route through Colorado, chances are you are going to.
So my only worry going forward is this artificially inflated demand attracting the same people we were trying to get rid of by passing amendment 64. But I think the good news is all this hoopla will be over with by the next election when the next round of states legalizes. Because I don't think it will be too long after when we finally will get rescheduling and federal decriminalization.
best of buds to you today!
, you can see in the bottom left corner she's getting a little yellow and spotty, gave her her first real feed two nights ago and she is looking better.