“Excuse me while I light my spliff! Good God; I gotta take a lift..”
Bob Marley, Easy Skanking
Cannabis Maths: How much is a Quarter of Weed?
The known names of Cannabis are:
- Weed
- Collie
- Spliff
- Cannabis
- Marijuana
- Ganja
- And many more!
The plant gives us a high, or buzz, and helps us escape from reality. Some say it opens the mind and clarity to the thoughts: enabling creativity and a new mindset. Some say it provides healing to some known, and some not-so-known common ailments. It is the cure-all for what pills cannot do.
For many years, it was taboo to mention the very name marijuana. The lock-up and jail cells; could be overrun by many guilty parties simply by getting caught on the street with this dangerous plant!
How does one gain access to this plant of gold?
Is it planted in our backyards or lovingly nurtured in a pot by the kitchen window? Does the sun kiss its leaves as we care for it just as we would a baby? Is it considered a crime purchasing on the street corner, in the dead of night, where no one can see you? Or, you walk into a legally established Cannabis dispensary in the 20th century to make your purchase?
This article will not discuss the exportation of Ganja. It will educate you on the different costs of a quarter of weed.
How much is a quarter of weed?
“Energy,” the name of my favorite vendor in the local market, provided some information on the cost of weed. So, you need a joint of weed to feel nice and ‘hold a vibe’? You can purchase a bag size of a U.S. quarter for a hundred Jamaican dollars. That’s approximately one U.S. dollar. If you are a bulk buyer, you could spend up to seven thousand or ten thousand Jamaican dollars ($50 and $70). Those prices, the amount of weed would fill a medium-sized garbage bag!
“I wanna feel high, so high…one draw…”
Rita Marley and the I Threes
This song from the album Harambe released in 1982, caused quite a stir and was the song on everyone’s lips at the time. So while we have a cost of a draw in Jamaica, the land of Wood, Water, and Weed, what is the pressure on our pockets when we travel the United States? Depending on your geographical location and the season, marijuana in Las Vegas can pull on your wallet! According to Marijuana Rates, $74 is the average cost and, published in 2020, June. In Las Vegas, the price for a quarter of marijuana is $82. $59 in Denver, Colorado and, in Los Angeles, prepare to pay $68. And these prices depend on the strain as well.
What constitutes a “quarter”?
Simply put, this is a quarter-pound or 7 grams. So should you request to purchase this at any Cannabis Dispensary, you will be asking for a ‘quad’ which is a ¼ of an ounce. This method of buying allows the heavy smoker to get familiar with the strain and goes less fast than an ⅛. In 2021 however, the going rate for a quarter of marijuana was between $65 and $75. Investigations for specific prices allowed for this breakdown: Guide to Cannabis Prices in 2021, (https://saveoncannabis.com/weed-price-guide
Inexpensive states have cheap offer prices. Oregon $93, Washington $95, Colorado $100. However, Washington D.C. prices can burn a hole in your pocket, coming in at $250! In Canada, prices range between $90 – $100.
Interestingly, Cannabis sale prices are calculated according to different state taxes. The state regulations, shipping costs, legal and illegal marketing, product quality, and manufacturing and operational costs also determine price ranges. For some, the cost of purchasing any cannabis product is not an issue especially, if feeling better is the prime factor. Rolling a ‘spliff’ and smoking cancels the concern of price; and creates a high which opens the door to relaxation, well-being, and feeling better.
