"I've got 30 francs, what good stuff can I get?" I hear this at least three times a week. And the answer isn't the same whether you want a one-off product or regular use.
Small budget: bet on the format, not the brand
On a tight budget, I almost always recommend starting with loose flower rather than a product packaged in individual small doses like pre-rolls or single gummies. The price per gram is much better, and it lets you try without committing to a subscription or a large size. An entry-level 5% oil also does the job for discovering the effects before investing in a higher strength.
Medium budget: oil remains the best value over time
Beyond a certain level of regular use, oil often becomes cheaper than flower, because a dose is counted in drops and a bottle lasts several weeks. I often do the maths with customers in the shop: for daily evening use, a 10 ml bottle at 10% costs less per month than half a gram of flower smoked every day. It's also more discreet and easier to dose precisely.
Comfort budget: premium resin and full-spectrum products
For those who want the best aroma and the full entourage effect, resins like Cold Presse or OG Gelato and premium full-spectrum oils cost more, but the difference is really noticeable in taste and perceived quality. I tell my customers plainly: it's not essential – it's a comfort choice once your budget allows.
"I came in thinking I'd have to spend at least 50 francs for it to be worth it. Cyril pointed me to a 5% oil for 22 francs to try, and that's the one I've been buying again for six months."
The most common budget mistakes
The first mistake is buying a product that's too strong and too expensive from the start without knowing whether CBD suits you. The second is the opposite: taking the cheapest possible thinking you're saving money, when a poorly dosed or mediocre product often makes you use more to feel anything – which ends up costing more over time.
Our team at the shop in Yverdon-les-Bains always takes the time to do the maths with you based on how you really use it, without pushing the most expensive product. Drop by or browse our CBD range online to compare formats.
