“$100 an oz maximum for Mexican weed in Texas has been a consistent price for almost two decades”
No, it’s getting cheaper. It used to cost a $100 an ounce where I live, but now it can be had for as little as $50 an ounce if you know where to look. If you are paying $100 an ounce in Houston for Mexican, you’re paying way more than the average price. Your supplier is making good money.
I've been away (thank God) from that scene for quite a while now so I know I'm not up to date on retail prices. I wouldn't doubt that it's getting cheaper. I saw average Mexican pot selling in North Texas for $75-$100 an ounce for years. It never seemed to change. Note: I never sold it, only bought it.
There are so many factors involved in how much Mexican pot can sell for. Quality, quantity, location and time of year are the biggest considerations.
Is it old, half-decayed Mexican crapweed or is it higher quality?
How much are you getting? There's usually a bulk discount but that's off the table if it's of a high quality.
Where are you located? Boise or Houston?
Houston's proximity to the border has made it known for cheap weed for years.
Time of year is also very important. Traditional Mexican pot grows during the summer so higher quantities and cheaper prices occur during the winter.
And finally there's whether or not the dealer can add value to the product by allowing discrete procurement.
If you have to drive into crack-town to visit Julio, it will probably be cheaper. If a dealer will discretely hand deliver it to your residence, the price goes up.