Back in pre-legit days, one could get paid “in product” for a few months’ work, and even at local market rates (~$1.1k/lb) could improve those wages 10x — if you knew how to get it to NYC, etc. (something something goldfish bulk boxes are foil-lined something something overnight shipping something something “holiday” care package cough)
Yeah that’s $150k+ right there in a lot of states. These aren’t just hippies skipping rent.
Back in pre-legit days, one could get paid “in product” for a few months’ work, and even at local market rates (~$1.1k/lb) could improve those wages 10x — if you knew how to get it to NYC, etc. (something something goldfish bulk boxes are foil-lined something something overnight shipping something something “holiday” care package cough)