The numbers, by state
An eighth is 3.5 grams. These are menu prices before tax, one per product at each store, as of today.
| State | Cheap | Typical | High | Prices read |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $20 | $25 | $30 | 25,330 |
| New Jersey | $40 | $50 | $58 | 32,489 |
| New York | $33 | $40 | $50 | 19,886 |
Cheap means cheaper than three out of four listings. High means pricier than three out of four. Typical is the middle one. Half of all prices sit between cheap and high.
Rules of thumb
- At or under the cheap number: good, if the product is not flagged and the menu is fresh.
- Around typical: fair. You are not getting a deal and you are not getting taken.
- Over the high number: ask what makes it worth it. Brand, a craft grow and a rare strain can justify some of that. A 20% eighth does not.
- Way under the range (say, half the typical price): check when the price was seen and whether it is a member or first-visit price. GLASS shows "regular price" and the time seen on each product page.
Buying more costs less per gram
| Size, MA | Typical price | Per gram |
|---|---|---|
| Eighth (3.5 g) | $25 | $7.14 |
| Quarter (7 g) | $32 | $4.57 |
| Half ounce (14 g) | $60 | $4.29 |
| Ounce (28 g) | $100 | $3.57 |
The smaller size can still be the right buy if you will not use the rest. Flower loses freshness.
Two things the menu price leaves out
- Tax. It is added at the register and differs by state and town. Ask for the out-the-door price.
- THC. A cheap eighth at 15% and an eighth at 28% are not the same product. Check price per mg of THC on the product page, and read what the number means.
