Is it cheaper to buy packs or cartons of cigarettes?

Bulk Purchase Discount: When you buy a carton of cigarettes, you are typically purchasing 10 packs of cigarettes (each pack usually contains 20 cigarettes). Cigarette manufacturers often provide discounts for bulk purchases, making it more cost-effective to buy a carton rather than individual packs.



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Packing the cigarettes forces tobacco down toward the filter end. If the tobacco is loose it can burn unevenly, causing it to burn out early or potentially leading to the burning ember falling off of the end of the cigarette. Well packed cigarettes should provide even, consistent hits and a smoother flavor.

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Many people think that because less manufacturing is involved, loose tobacco is safer than manufactured cigarettes. In fact the opposite is true; roll-your-own tobacco has significantly more additives than manufactured cigarettes, including flavourings and humectants to keep the tobacco from drying out.

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Shoppers who visit the store tend to buy two to five cartons at a time, shop owners say, while those who buy over the phone or Internet buy from 2 cartons to 50. (There is no legal limit to the number of cartons one customer can buy.)

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Imagine how much money you could save if you stopped. We are not talking small amounts here – someone smoking a pack a day spends about $266 a week on cigarettes, which is over $13,800 each year.

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Cigarette tobacco is somewhat loosely packed in the tube. Tapping the filter end of the pack (or even the filter end of an individual cigarette), called “packing”, packs the tobacco tighter in the tube, resulting in a more even, consistent burn of the cigarette.

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