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Cigarettes cost seven bucks!

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by BEAT LA, May 25, 2010.

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  1. BEAT LA

    BEAT LA Member

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    I just got back from Valero where it costs $6.81 for one pack of marlboro lights.

    Here's what I don't get, all the tax that's being charged for one pack of cigarettes is justifiable because they want people to quit smoking, right? If that's the case, why is it $4.99 per pack when you buy two? Doesn't this encourage people to smoke more?

    Having said that, I believe it's harder to quit smoking now then it has ever been. I quit several times before (almost two years the first time), and the withdrawal systems were nowhere as great as they are now when I start the day without a cigarette.

    Having said that, I quit smoking. For all the smokers reading this I wish you the best luck in your pursuit to quit.
     
    #1 BEAT LA, May 25, 2010
  2. BrooksBall

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    Why do you think it's harder than ever to quit? What has changed?
     
    #2 BrooksBall, May 25, 2010
  3. MoBalls

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    Looks like its helping you quit. Good luck man.

    I was in an elevator yesterday coming into my job's building and a guy who must have taken a cigarette break outside smelled horrible. It smelled like smoke and ass for over 30 floors. Then he started that smokers cough. :(
     
    #3 MoBalls, May 25, 2010
  4. R0ckets03

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    Absolutely can't stand the smell of cigarette smoke! :mad:

    All smokers should be moved to a landlocked city and not let out. :cool: ;)
     
    #4 R0ckets03, May 25, 2010
  5. LonghornFan

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    I was getting my Lucky Strikes from the Ukraine for like $15.00 a carton and go figure... I forgot I ordered 6 cartons, they arrived yesterday and I officially quit smoking 10 days ago.

    Awesome.
     
    #5 LonghornFan, May 25, 2010
  6. vinsensual

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    I was wondering that too, about how much big tobacco makes on the little deal packages over single packs. If it averages out to 4-5 a pack then that can only be like 1$ profit. Since Ive quit (almost 2 years) prices went up 2 bucks but before that in my time that I did smoke (about 4 years) prices only went up 1$.
    I can't see how it's harder than ever to quit. No more smoking in bars for Houston, and in Sugar Land where you can smoke in bars they're tightening things about where you can smoke outdoors.
     
    #6 vinsensual, May 25, 2010
  7. updawg

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    Good luck, I quit 3+ yrs ago. 1+ pack/day smoker

    Its nice being free of those things

    Allen carrs easy way to quit is a good book for those interested.
     
    #7 updawg, May 25, 2010
  8. SwoLy-D

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    "I'm thinking, for a couple bucks more, I could be smokin' crack..."

    :grin:
     
    #8 SwoLy-D, May 25, 2010
  9. Jontro

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    No problem. Hit it and quit it.
     
    #9 Jontro, May 25, 2010
  10. juicystream

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    Go sell them to some teens for $5/pack. ;)
     
    #10 juicystream, May 25, 2010
  11. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    now that's the American spirit!
     
    #11 REEKO_HTOWN, May 25, 2010
  12. TopsDrop

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    #12 TopsDrop, May 25, 2010
  13. Space Ghost

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    I don't know why you guys are complaining about quitting smoking. It's easy. I've done it over a hundred times.
     
    #13 Space Ghost, May 25, 2010
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  14. Depressio

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    NICOTENE IS A GATEWAY DRUG!! :eek:
     
    #14 Depressio, May 25, 2010
  15. Angkor Wat

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    Cigarette and alcohol are both the real gateway drugs. I'm glad I just smoke mar1juana. :grin:
     
    #15 Angkor Wat, May 25, 2010
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    I know a 10 year old yellow boy with 4 fingers on each hand who may be able to move them for you.
     
    #16 moestavern19, May 26, 2010
  17. Bandwagoner

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    I quit drinking a couple of times a week.
     
    #17 Bandwagoner, May 26, 2010
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