04-28-2017, 08:44 AM
Marijuana Consumer Trends Illuminated in New Study
By <a data-ipb="nomediaparse" href="http://www.marijuanaresources.com/author/jessica-leone/">Jessica Leone</a> -
April 27, 2017
Washington D.C.s marijuana analytics firm, New Frontier Data, along with Baker, a company that specializes in software and marketing, worked together to create a 400 page report detailing consumer trends in marijuana. The report was released to the <a data-ipb="nomediaparse" href="http://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2017/04/26/medical-marijuana-patients-spending-recreational-more/100910110/">Statesman Journal</a>on Tuesday. It reviews shopping trends and the differences between the medical and recreational marijuana buyers, including how much was spent by buyers in each industry. The report is so thorough that it is able to create accurate forecasts of how the industry is growing and how many new jobs could be brought in as a result.
Medical Marijuana Patients Spending Significantly More
Interestingly enough, the report shows that medical marijuana patients spend a lot more on marijuana than recreational buyers. They are likely to spend $136 per purchase on average whereas recreational users are more likely to spend approximately $49. Medical marijuana users also purchase cannabis on a much more frequent basis, averaging a trip to the local dispensary every 10 days, whereas recreational marijuana buyers purchase their goods every 2 weeks. Recreational users are likely to purchase marijuana on a Friday or Saturday whereas medical marijuana patients are more likely to top off their stash on a Thursday or Friday.....
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By <a data-ipb="nomediaparse" href="http://www.marijuanaresources.com/author/jessica-leone/">Jessica Leone</a> -
April 27, 2017
Washington D.C.s marijuana analytics firm, New Frontier Data, along with Baker, a company that specializes in software and marketing, worked together to create a 400 page report detailing consumer trends in marijuana. The report was released to the <a data-ipb="nomediaparse" href="http://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2017/04/26/medical-marijuana-patients-spending-recreational-more/100910110/">Statesman Journal</a>on Tuesday. It reviews shopping trends and the differences between the medical and recreational marijuana buyers, including how much was spent by buyers in each industry. The report is so thorough that it is able to create accurate forecasts of how the industry is growing and how many new jobs could be brought in as a result.
Medical Marijuana Patients Spending Significantly More
Interestingly enough, the report shows that medical marijuana patients spend a lot more on marijuana than recreational buyers. They are likely to spend $136 per purchase on average whereas recreational users are more likely to spend approximately $49. Medical marijuana users also purchase cannabis on a much more frequent basis, averaging a trip to the local dispensary every 10 days, whereas recreational marijuana buyers purchase their goods every 2 weeks. Recreational users are likely to purchase marijuana on a Friday or Saturday whereas medical marijuana patients are more likely to top off their stash on a Thursday or Friday.....
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