Black market adapting to new climate
Salutations
Supply and demand has proven to be the continued conversation in the last couple of weeks.
Continued shortages of recreational and medical has left consumers wondering about who is at fault.
Brick and mortar shops have complained of issues with the supply chain, from the LP's not meeting contracted deadlines for production, to the province's handling of supply.
Newfoundland's High North cannabis shop says they went 10 days without any supply.
Quebec is almost as bad as the province has opted to close 3 of the 7 days in a week, until the shortage is resolved.
Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries says it will take about 6 months for them to resolve their issues.
If the intent was to keep customers away from the black market- I don't think this what they had in mind.
Prices on the street have plunged to almost 50% of store prices, while offered quality has risen. Much higher grades of craft grown marijuana are sold for a few dollars more in fancy jars alongside the high grade "commercial". Any of which would rival the 16$ Grams that can't be kept in stock.
The availability of concentrates is becoming more prolific with eye catching packaging, labels and menus. Everyone is stepping up their game as consumer awareness and expectations rise. No shortage of people offering to deliver secure and safe.
Economics at work.
Law enforcement has certainly noticed this as well. RCMP are still shutting down the last of the grey market dispensaries and are shutting down websites in accordance with the law. It is my chosen duty to provide readers with a healthy dose of Canadian cannabis culture and information. Choosing to buy from anything other than a registered LP is still a crime and I only endorse legal consumption of cannabis. Know the law and the health risks associated with a massive fine or jail time.
Supply and demand has proven to be the continued conversation in the last couple of weeks.
Continued shortages of recreational and medical has left consumers wondering about who is at fault.
Brick and mortar shops have complained of issues with the supply chain, from the LP's not meeting contracted deadlines for production, to the province's handling of supply.
Newfoundland's High North cannabis shop says they went 10 days without any supply.
Quebec is almost as bad as the province has opted to close 3 of the 7 days in a week, until the shortage is resolved.
Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries says it will take about 6 months for them to resolve their issues.
If the intent was to keep customers away from the black market- I don't think this what they had in mind.
Prices on the street have plunged to almost 50% of store prices, while offered quality has risen. Much higher grades of craft grown marijuana are sold for a few dollars more in fancy jars alongside the high grade "commercial". Any of which would rival the 16$ Grams that can't be kept in stock.
The availability of concentrates is becoming more prolific with eye catching packaging, labels and menus. Everyone is stepping up their game as consumer awareness and expectations rise. No shortage of people offering to deliver secure and safe.
Economics at work.
Law enforcement has certainly noticed this as well. RCMP are still shutting down the last of the grey market dispensaries and are shutting down websites in accordance with the law. It is my chosen duty to provide readers with a healthy dose of Canadian cannabis culture and information. Choosing to buy from anything other than a registered LP is still a crime and I only endorse legal consumption of cannabis. Know the law and the health risks associated with a massive fine or jail time.
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