Market Analysis: The Kind and Mids indices held steady in October, finishing the month within $3 of their September averages. The US Price Index experienced the biggest drop this month, falling $9, while the Schwag Index saw the largest gain, closing October $20 above its previous average. Haze returned to the top five submitted strains for the first time since June.
CURRENT US PRICE INDEX: $321 (last month: $330, Year-to-Date: $312)
CURRENT KIND INDEX ($350+ PER OZ): $377 ($374, $373)
CURRENT MIDS INDEX ($150-$349 PER OZ): $278 ($281, $269)
CURRENT SCHWAG INDEX ($1-$149 PER OZ): $116 ($96, $111)
The top five submitted strains (with average price) were: Kush ($325), Haze ($345), Diesel ($290), Girl Scout Cookies ($305) and Blue Dream ($353).
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QUOTES:
(Cotton Candy) “Green bud that’s fluffy but dense.” –Regina, CANADA
(Querkle) “I brought my own clones from Arkansas!” –Rico, CO
(Hydro) “Great smoke! Stinks up my whole apartment…” –Nashville, TN
(Master Kush) “Good quality but pricey. Usually around.” –Richmond, VA