Submitted by Character_Mall_1966 t3_10kc04x in nyc
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sparda2110 t1_j5pq71e wrote
Still less likely to have my product laced
drpvn t1_j5prw3b wrote
No web site, apparently. 😂
shant_jan t1_j5pryer wrote
honestly thank god for them because at this pace the outer boroughs would get dispensaries in the 2030's
sparda2110 t1_j5pt82m wrote
Website is on their Instagram
drpvn t1_j5ptozv wrote
I was hoping the web site would be on the internet.
MisterFatt t1_j5px7kl wrote
$70 8th’s aren’t gonna be very popular
iknowyouright t1_j5pzolh wrote
I am absolutely going to stop smoking untested, unregulated, probably contaminated bodega weed and go to these stores.
An extra $5 an eighth isn't worth smoking whatever chemicals that bodega ditch-weed is saturated with.
sparda2110 t1_j5q01vg wrote
It is that's how I found it.
sparda2110 t1_j5q1uwz wrote
My eyes bulged seeing that to.more curious to their c02 carts
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AdventurousTwo960 t1_j5q7wa7 wrote
Has anyone seen their prices?!? Insane. $70 for an eighth BEFORE taxes?
I guarantee the owners never paid 70 for 8th
mrturdferguson t1_j5q8ak2 wrote
Brick and mortar. Got to cover costs somehow.
AdventurousTwo960 t1_j5q8kr7 wrote
70 tho?!? Come on. And that’s their CHEAPEST 8th
drpvn t1_j5q9qin wrote
Yeah but on the plus side you get the virtuous feeling of supporting a business owned by a justice involved person.
JayMoots t1_j5qanxt wrote
I mean, to be fair, the first licensed store at Astor Place has had a line down the block constantly since it's been open. It seems there's a fair amount of people who will go out of their way to patronize the legit shop instead of spinning the dice at their local unlicensed location.
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drpvn t1_j5qch31 wrote
>An extra $5 an eighth
😂
JustBrosDocking t1_j5qcy6u wrote
Prices are insane but most likely not completely the fault of the store owners. That being said, I’ll most likely keep to my underground delivery vendors - the prices are too low compared to what the regulated vendors will charge
AdventurousTwo960 t1_j5qd9om wrote
I personally think the prices are like this because they are only the second legal option.
Shreddersaurusrex t1_j5qdask wrote
I imagine it’s a combo of rent, salary, taxes and other fees.
mrturdferguson t1_j5qdl91 wrote
Rent is too damn high!
AdventurousTwo960 t1_j5qdx0n wrote
Then don’t open.
seafoodgodddd t1_j5qe8xf wrote
Christ, are there better prices anywhere? Coming back after a long while and I dont feel like bringing shit on a plane
liberated-dremora t1_j5qesxh wrote
> $70 8ths
Yeah I'm sticking with my plug.
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bruhchain1 t1_j5qggvx wrote
go to literally any old smoke shop eighths are 15-35
seafoodgodddd t1_j5qh783 wrote
Perfect thank you
mrturdferguson t1_j5qhdos wrote
They'll be tapping into a different market that wants the product no matter the cost while knowing where the product is coming from and not having to have some connection to get said product.
TheMotionOfTheOcean t1_j5qhrut wrote
Seriously. Anything over $50 and you’re getting ripped off
PhillyFreezer_ t1_j5qm2wz wrote
The comments here seem like they’re all from people who don’t follow legalization efforts in the US lol.
The first stores are always high priced, few choices, and are for tourists more than anything else. Just like in Massachusetts, this isn’t a super progressive state legislature so things will move slow. But eventually, after a few years and normalization you’ll see the prices come down, more competition, and hopefully benefits/sales like getting a free pre-roll or first time customer discount.
It’s worked in other states, it’ll likely work here after a few years. No shit $70 is expensive lol this store isn’t meant to convince you in the Bronx or Brooklyn to stop buying from your local plug
ChipsyKingFisher t1_j5qs4ea wrote
You cannot write off anything in cannabis, either. Zero tax write offs for any part of the business. It’s stupid and hurts the industry a lot.
Swagyolodemon t1_j5qz7nw wrote
I understand the sentiment, however, does NYC or NY State even have the regulatory capability of enforcing and monitoring weed safety right now? Something like that would take considerable regulatory oversight.
Tyzed t1_j5qzikl wrote
it’s actually $70 for an 8th with taxes. they include taxes in all their prices
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AdventurousTwo960 t1_j5r10yn wrote
Ah ok. Thanks for clarifying
Majestic-Reality-544 t1_j5r15wx wrote
Omggg I noticed that the bodega weed has been hard like concrete sometimes or really dark purple to where it sometimes stains my white sink if there’s any water on it. Is that weird?
iknowyouright t1_j5r1muy wrote
Weed shouldn’t be bleeding colors like that…
Douglaston_prop t1_j5r21ax wrote
Similar prices in NJ and there are dozens of dispensaries.
Douglaston_prop t1_j5r27sz wrote
True it took Mass awhile to get to where they are now.
CaringRationalist t1_j5r3vig wrote
As someone going for the next round of licenses... Two things I will say.
A.) Real estate is expensive, as are regulations. NY has done a really fantastic job at doing the right thing and making sure people don't skimp on stuff, but that also adds costs.
B.) Don't worry, this won't last. It's industry standard for prices to be high the first 1-3 years of a legal market before investors get their money out and wholesale prices come down.
thebestbrian t1_j5r48gk wrote
I really think prices are going to go down once more competition opens up, if not the secondary market is gonna stay alive and well. Also gonna see a lot of home growers too.
BrodieSzn0 t1_j5r9arb wrote
Is the price worth the safety than YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOUR’RE GETTING or nah ? Than buying from the plug
juniperaza t1_j5rawv8 wrote
They should’ve opened in Times Square then. Tourists will pay that price since most of them lack that ‘connection’ lol.
Jigamanpimpc t1_j5rde9i wrote
$15/Eighths for better product in Michigan. Gotta pay that corruption tax in NY.
MissCherryPi t1_j5rmpz5 wrote
Yes, that’s why it’s taking so long.
LongIsland1995 t1_j5rolgz wrote
The weed stores I go to in Queens have $25 8ths thankfully
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UDown2Clown t1_j5rr550 wrote
Something just ain’t right about this group of people.
LongIsland1995 t1_j5rrmdu wrote
Inbox me for details
wreckballin t1_j5rs7x6 wrote
They claim that this is the second “legal” one. Does anyone have or know of the list and dates of these places that have been issued a license? Because there are 2 other ones I have known of that have been open months before “ the first legal one”. One is literally down the block by the uptown train stairs on Broadway. The other is 8th off of Broadway down towards 6th ave. So I went in to both other stores after the first ( legal) one opened and asked. They both responded. That’s because that one has connections with people connected to the city. Thoughts?
tessajanuary t1_j5rx8ow wrote
Housing Works opened the first legal/licensed one after Christmas: https://gothamist.com/news/legal-recreational-weed-sales-begin-in-new-york-city The one in this post is the second. The others operate in a gray (at best) area, not specifically licensed to sell commercially.
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OkBottle2000 t1_j5rznrm wrote
I’ve had top of the line medmen legit taxed-out-the-ass Cali carts, and they feel/taste the exact same as nyc smoke shop carts
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allMightyMostHigh t1_j5s2b8f wrote
Dispensaries are for tourists and people who dont know anyone in the streets. Its not for us regular weed connoisseurs that have been getting weed for decades.
mrturdferguson t1_j5s5qo3 wrote
Lotta well off people are holding off on partaking until they can easily access it legally.
QuantumModulus t1_j5s7drh wrote
Mass still doesn't really have affordable recreational weed, lol.
PokemonNovice t1_j5sc4da wrote
do the "not officially licensed but still operating" dispensaries around NYC sell vapes?
Majestic-Reality-544 t1_j5stdpm wrote
I had a feeling they shouldn’t! But every time I googled it I’d get articles about how some purp strains can have anthocyanins in it. It’s water soluble but it could also be dye too I guess..
Douglaston_prop t1_j5t0xqp wrote
Prices are almost half what you will pay in NJ/NJ.
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QuantumModulus t1_j5tp3fg wrote
Half of an absurdly high number is still very high.
Time-Coach-90 t1_j5tsp77 wrote
Wait till more stores start opening up. Not everyone will be able to charge $70 for the 8th. Better times will come.
devolka t1_j5tzhi5 wrote
I can't possibly imagine crossing a river to buy a 70 dollar 8th.
The line is because of the novelty and the tourists. New Yorkers aren't going to tolerate it. I can't imagine paying double so I can buy legally.
drpvn t1_j5u8d1z wrote
Michigan is a great market from what I’ve seen.
JayMoots t1_j5ue4ub wrote
>The line is because of the novelty and the tourists.
I don't think you're wrong here. I'm just saying that for the time being, licensed venues seem like they're not going to have any problem competing with the unlicensed spots. Maybe that will change further down the line, though, as more licensed shops open.
devolka t1_j5ukwxr wrote
Yeah. But that's my point. You're looking at opening weekend numbers and assuming those will continue. I have no plans to pay double to buy legal.
I'm sure the legal dispensaries will do fine too.
WillyFiskah t1_j5y3l6s wrote
The street dealers already got Time square in lock - you come out the train there’s your makeshift dispensary, twice as cheap , twice as convenient
juniperaza t1_j5y3ny5 wrote
It’s not cheap lol. They charge the same prices as these dispensaries. And I’m pretty sure a tourist would also trust a legit store over a random guy trying to force you to buy his shitty weed.
WillyFiskah t1_j5y3ptd wrote
The black market will always reign supreme in this sector
TheeRuckus t1_j5ylkhj wrote
Yeah the shops in midtown are decent. A lot of smoke shops push decent shit. But you’re better off just finding a good service. I hung around Washington square park a few years ago smoking with my friend and a guy came up to us handing out a card for a delivery service. Tried them out ( they were more expensive than the guys in the Bronx) the weed was really good and they moved around in the city to come to you for deliveries. Talk to a few people at the bars and shit and you’ll get hooked up. Finding decent weed at a good price ain’t too hard
MaracujaBarracuda t1_j5z47fz wrote
Yes but no way to tell if they’re legit.
postmodernmaven t1_j61ubm5 wrote
That's amazing! Any places you can recommend?
LongIsland1995 t1_j61wjja wrote
There's a store on Guy Brewer between 146th terrace and 147th ave. I've been there a few times and they have good stuff
seafoodgodddd t1_j627nn2 wrote
Top tier advice, found a guy at the comedy cellar after a show tonight haha
HighGrassViper t1_j62dv7h wrote
It’s absurd and they don’t offer employees discounts either
HighGrassViper t1_j62dxsa wrote
Fuck your no one cares. You’ll sell at unreasonable rates too once you have the license
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ejpusa t1_j65lf3w wrote
It's a pretty sparse crowd now.
ejpusa t1_j65lo8d wrote
At last count 1 out of every 7 New Yorker's is a millionaire. Don't think price is much of an issue.
> New York City is home to nearly 1 million millionaires, more than any other city in the world
JayMoots t1_j65nl9c wrote
It's possible the hype has already died down. I walked by on Wednesday evening and there was no line outside (though there were probably a dozen customers inside).
Part of that might have also been the big sign on the door saying that they're completely sold out of edibles. I think edibles are going to be a bigger chunk of the market than anyone realizes.
drpvn t1_j5pnxip wrote
Good luck competing with the 1,400 unlicensed stores.