Cannabis is Expensive - Let’s Save You Some Money

If you have been using cannabis regularly for any amount of time, then you are probably well aware of how expensive it can be. There are two main categories of marijuana consumers in the United States - recreational users and medical users. Most states in the United States have legalized a medical marijuana program that allows for people with certain conditions to have access to a medical marijuana card. Very few of these states have also legalized adult use of cannabis for anyone over the age of 21. While this a great step in the right direction for our nation, especially considering how long marijuana has existed as a controlled substance, we still have a long way to go in the area of making cannabis more affordable for the everyday user. 

Recreational cannabis users at least can decide if they want to buy weed or not. Maybe they got a little extra cash laying around this week, and it gives them the perfect opportunity to go ahead and splurge on a new strain at the local dispensary. However, medical marijuana patients do not always have the luxury of choosing when they buy cannabis or not. Medical marijuana patients generally rely on cannabis as an alternative medication for treating various, but very severe, medical conditions and chronic pain. For these reasons, many medical marijuana patients have to figure out how to afford their cannabis from month to month. This can be a really big issue for patients that have a tighter budget, and no insurance companies are going to cover any costs related to using medical marijuana. If you are having a hard time affording marijuana, whether for recreational or medical use, then this article is for you. Today I am going to be writing about how you can save money each and every time that you go to your local cannabis dispensary.

One of the first things that you can do to save money at a dispensary is take advantage of competitive rivalry. If you have not studied at a business school, you may be confused at what I mean by that. Well, think about it this way - if you live in a town or county with just one medical marijuana dispensary, then you already know your options and the prices that you will have to pay to get cannabis. However, if you live in a place with more than one dispensary located within a few miles of each other, there is a high chance that you can find some killer deals on marijuana. This is because of the fact that cannabis dispensaries will have to compete with each other and lower prices in order to beat out the competition. While this tip may not work as well for you if you are not in an area with a lot of dispensaries open for business, it may be worth making the hike to a place with more dispensaries in order to save some money in the long run. 

Another way you can save money when you go to the dispensary is looking out for sales and discounts. Honestly, this is a good rule of thumb when you are shopping for anything. If you are constantly buying things on sale at the grocery store or at the dispensary, you would be surprised at how much money you can save. Many dispensaries that are in highly competitive areas will have weekly, daily, and monthly sales on different types of cannabis products and strains. This can be a great way to save some money and even be able to try new products or strains that you have not had before!