yes im in the same boat but now im deliberately choosing "good value for money" products like the 28g jars from tasmanian botanics for under 300. Royale 27% was about $200 rrp from tassie boatanics but as you point out they sell pretty quick once patients get on to it.
You dont need to pay a fortune unless your a wealthy connoisseur as you know.
One thing is for certain prices are coming down but really good quality can still command a premium price. Its like wine. You dont need to pay $50-$100 for an excellent Red but people do. Im still paying around $430 for Topaz, which I hate paying but its good and always in stock.
ANTG rocky was 230-250 10g in the early days - that hurt. You can get just as good these days 300.
Chemists and Dispensaries price gouging is a serious problem as patients blame the producers!
In 12months time hopefully you/everyone can just grab it from the chemist or dispensary easily on the PBS with a script. I hate paying a fortune for it.
Im finally going to give CAN's Botanitech's ago in a couple of weeks. King Eider 32% has caught my eye. Not cheap but should be good.
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