Cigarette Prices

richthomuk

richthomuk

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Crazy crazy prices. I went back to the UK last week, stupidly didnt take any Cigarettes with me, but thought as I'm only there a week I shouldnt get stung too badly... yeah ok.

So got to the airport around 11 at night, strolled into WHSmiths and they wanted £10.60 (ish) for a packet of Marlboro lights, which I'm only used to paying 4.70€ (around £3.90)... Thinking that was just a huuuuuuge airport mark up I thought normal prices would be more reasonable. It was late thought and local shops were shut so had no choice. A couple of days later I went to my old local corner shop and they wanted £8.10. I guess I'm just lucky, in Spain when they put up tax on tobacco it only normally goes up by 10 cents.

Anyway, my point is how many people have given up smoking due to the prices. So forced to give up rather than choosing to give up.
 
I'd guess it would play a factor. I cannot believe the amount some people pay to smoke! :eek: As such hopefully this will motivate people to reduce their habit, or give it up altogether. As far as I'm concerned this is only a good thing though.
 
~£8.50 for my Silk Cuts. Cigarette prices are driven by tax increases, which have been pretty much in line with inflation.

Irks me no end, mind.
 
I used to be 10-12 Marlboro Red a day, or 1 50g pack of Golden Virginia every 4-5 days.

If I'd kept that up I'd be bankrupt by now alongside the amount I (still) spend on booze!
 
richthomuk said:
Crazy crazy prices. I went back to the UK last week, stupidly didnt take any Cigarettes with me, but thought as I'm only there a week I shouldnt get stung too badly... yeah ok.

So got to the airport around 11 at night, strolled into WHSmiths and they wanted £10.60 (ish) for a packet of Marlboro lights, which I'm only used to paying 4.70€ (around £3.90)... Thinking that was just a huuuuuuge airport mark up I thought normal prices would be more reasonable. It was late thought and local shops were shut so had no choice. A couple of days later I went to my old local corner shop and they wanted £8.10. I guess I'm just lucky, in Spain when they put up tax on tobacco it only normally goes up by 10 cents.

Anyway, my point is how many people have given up smoking due to the prices. So forced to give up rather than choosing to give up.
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If its any consolation the cancer you'll get will end your life early so dont worry it wont cost you that much in the long term :rolleyes:
 
Efour said:
nah smoking is easier and far more enjoyable.

Money wasn't the main reason i quit but i certainly notice the extra money i have.
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Same tbh, I just didn't like being addicted to something.

Finally reached the a zen state of enlightenment a few months back :D, where I can have the odd smoke once a month odd while out drinking without becoming a smoker again, having my cake & eating it.
 
Derek W said:
If its any consolation the cancer you'll get will end your life early so dont worry it wont cost you that much in the long term :rolleyes:
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Thats a fair point but a lot people enjoy smoking even though they know its a filthy habit (like me). As for shortening life and getting cancer... I'd rather enjoy here and now, never know when your gona get hit down by a car... which lets face it, they kill a lot of people but people still drive. Anyway its a fair point but you can add the risk factor to pretty much anything.
 
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