Frequently Asked Questions

Since everybody who contributes to this website will see the exact same information, nobody will get an edge over others who contribute. Cultivators not contributing, will not see the information, nor have an advantage over you.

You will benefit from this in multiple ways: A: Benchmarks are important because you can look at current trends in data and use it to assist in projecting future trends. B: Gain an independent perspective on how well your goods are performing. C: Enable a mindset and culture for continuous improvement.

It is highly important to provide accurate data so the averages being calculated are accurate and can be used for your planning. We will screen the data weekly to ensure its accuracy.

You can sign up anonymously by picking a username and password and giving an email address to confirm your account. We won’t ask you for any other information. We won’t send you any spam emails. Also, if you feel you need an additional layer of privacy, you can open your browser in Incognito/Private Browsing mode and just create a new email. Privacy is our passion.

You should input data once a week. You can enter the data at any time, as long as you choose the right date period. Once you input the data, it will allow access to the latest pricing data. Most cultivators will input the data every Friday, but we have allowed some flexibility for your convenience. All weekly data must be entered by Sunday midnight.

Yes, your data will be anonymous. Users who log on will not be able to see the source of data. Privacy is respected in two ways: 1) This benchmark is invite-only so that we can screen out non-cultivators. 2) We will only identify which region the data comes from (Northern Cal, Central Cal, Southern Cal).

You will be first asked to input the strain, lineage, and growing method, and then you will be able to input your prices. Once you input your prices, then you can see the weekly averages. The filters are pretty cool, and they allow you to narrow down your search by state, region, lineage, or growing method. Or simply mix and match the filters to pinpoint your own search.

You will have the ability to enter different prices for multiple products.