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Originally Posted by Matata
One thing that makes weed different than other prohibitive substances is that it is super easy to grow yourself. A $2K investment, 6'x6' of floor area, a little know how and easy maintenance adds up to grow op that can grow ~0.5-1 lb of great weed a year, at $7/gram, that gets you $1600-$3200. That's a pretty tempting little turn-key operation anyone can throw together in their basement.
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How many people who will be growing for 'personal use' are going to sell some to friends on the side? Lots.
More importantly, the black market offers discounts at volume. People who want to buy a gram of weed a couple times a month at $10 a gram are going to be happy to buy from a retailer. Someone accustomed to buying an ounce every 2-3 months for $200 (28 grams at $7 a gram) is not going to find the legal retail environment as enticing.