Some people also don't seem to think about scale of these operations when they see some of the prices. Yeah, it may be a bit overpriced right now, but until it can be federally legalized, I don't think there will be a massive shift in prices.

There's a big upfront investment for the facilities and staff that needs to be made up. Plus, many law firms are incorporating cannabis strain intellectual property law into their services. So, growers that want to avoid a costly (potentially ruinous) lawsuit pay royalties to grow some of our favorite strains.

The best analogy I can think of is the industrialized agriculture industry. They can operate across state lines with large reaching and complex distribution networks that allow them to operate with smaller profit margins. (I agree with the points you've brought up, just adding food for thought).

Edit: btw, which dispo do you hit up? I go to herbal pathways in Berwick. They have quarters as low as $45 after taxes. Prices vary depending on which grower it came from.