Drop in price due to weak economy

Maine price

Week of October 10, 2011                            Week of October 12, 2009

straight 3.20-3.60                                            straight 2.65-3.10

select 4.10-6.60                                               select 3.80-3.96

new shell 2.90-3.25                                         new shell 2.75-3.85

old shell 3.95-6.00                                          old shell 4.25-4.85

week of October 11 2010                              Week of October 13, 2008

straight 3.10-3.65                                            straight 2.25-2.90

select 3.75-5.00                                               select  NA

new shell 3.20-3.80                                         new shell 2.50-2.80

old shell 4.00-5.50                                          old shell 4.50-5.75

Source: MLA