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Ronn_Bman · 11-20-2003, 12:45 PM

Just for curiosity, how much do you guys pay for your smokes? When I quit I was paying $25 per carton of Marlboro Lights or $3 per pack when purchased at a convenience store. I've noticed the price of cartons has come down to about $21, but I'm not sure about the per pack price.

I think part of the reduction in price is a repeal of some state tax, which is ridiculous when you consider that in NC we already have one of the lowest tax rates on tobacco in the nation.

EDIT - I know packs were under a dollar when I first started buying them in 1984, but I can't remember exactly how much. I do seem to remember that my first carton, purchased in the mid to late 80's, was $7.99-8.99.

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11-20-2003, 12:45 PM	#9
Ronn_Bman Zartan Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: North Carolina USA Age: 58 Posts: 5,177	Just for curiosity, how much do you guys pay for your smokes? When I quit I was paying $25 per carton of Marlboro Lights or $3 per pack when purchased at a convenience store. I've noticed the price of cartons has come down to about $21, but I'm not sure about the per pack price. I think part of the reduction in price is a repeal of some state tax, which is ridiculous when you consider that in NC we already have one of the lowest tax rates on tobacco in the nation. EDIT - I know packs were under a dollar when I first started buying them in 1984, but I can't remember exactly how much. I do seem to remember that my first carton, purchased in the mid to late 80's, was $7.99-8.99. [ 11-20-2003, 12:54 PM: Message edited by: Ronn_Bman ] __________________ [img]\"http://home.carolina.rr.com/orthanc/pics/Spinning%20Hammer%20Sig%20Pic.gif\" alt=\" - \" />