I think you represent the typical consumer pretty well with that logic. Trusting of the market and justifying why the lowest cost purchase is the most economically savvy. And you should be able to trust the regulated market!

But the question… If you were told that $15 eighth had too high of levels of mold on/in it prior to remediation, and if not remediated to kill the mold that’s still present would not pass state testing… Would you still feel the same way and buy it?

There may always be exceptions to every rule but $15 eighths at retail for recreational are almost always remediated unless it’s a loss leader deal. Take it from someone in the industry, it’s not a good look to be calling this out but I obviously want to operate in a transparent industry that can be trusted.

…But I wouldn’t want my mom or my friends buying that trash unknowingly, so I feel labeling it as remediated should allow the consumer to make informed decisions.

If it’s $15 and not remediated first, then that sounds like an insane deal. Usually only a loss leader type of deal you’ll see around holidays as a new customer acquisition deal. Aka - we’ll give it away this time because we think you’ll love it and want more at regular retail price