Rolling tobacco price - help

silent sage

Hello,

I'm wondering what the price of 12.5g of tobacco (eg. Drum, GV) is? I'm used to smoking about 20 cigarettes a day, but alas as a student I can no longer afford the ridiculous price. Would 12.5g get me through a day considering my usual cig habit? Google has failed to help me out price wise, and a short search of this forum has yielded no definitive answer. I realise I could check a local shop, but I'm in budget mode here so I'd like to finish it while I'm in the mood. :pac:

Mimikyu

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silent sage

Ah, I see, thanks. That should save a tidy amount.

Live4Ever

Amber leaf 12.5G is the best mate. Its E4.20 incl rolling papers.

You should ask for cigarette filters aswell, its like 100 filters for a euro and it takes the harshness out of the smoke so its worth it. I reckon you'll get 2-3 days out of a 12.5G box because:

1. For each smoke u have to roll it and u prob wont be arsed doing it all the time and just skip having the fag.
2. Rolled smokes are stronger than ciggies.

silent sage

Live4Ever wrote: »

You should ask for cigarette filters aswell, its like 100 filters for a euro and it takes the harshness out of the smoke so its worth it. I reckon you'll get 2-3 days out of a 12.5G box because:

1. For each smoke u have to roll it and u prob wont be arsed doing it all the time and just skip having the fag.
2. Rolled smokes are stronger than ciggies.

This is great advice, the lack of a filter was the primary reason I gave up smoking rollies in the past. I used to roll quite a bit a few years ago, but when it came to rolling just tobacco the dam thing was too small and unstable with no purchase at the end to get a decent pull - didn't know you could buy filters. 100 for a euro is pretty sweet too. My budget is looking that little bit rosier.

Mimikyu

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OldGoat

Pfffft, filters. Roach them for free.

silent sage

A roach ain't gonna take that harsh hit of unfiltered smoke out of my unsuspecting lungs though. Although if I'm stuck, that's the obvious option. (Like now, when I forgot to ask for filters)

12.5g tob, an extra pack of papers and a lighter for 5.20E. Nice lighter too. (It has a tiger on it :pac:)

Live4Ever

silent sage wrote: »

A roach ain't gonna take that harsh hit of unfiltered smoke out of my unsuspecting lungs though. Although if I'm stuck, that's the obvious option. (Like now, when I forgot to ask for filters)

12.5g tob, an extra pack of papers and a lighter for 5.20E. Nice lighter too. (It has a tiger on it :pac:)

Cant believe you forgot the filters

silent sage

When I asked for the tobacco he went rooting around the back of the display as if this request was a rare occurrence, amidst the mass confusion and horror amongst innocent onlookers in the small local shop, I lost the thought to ask for filters in the puzzling process of the transaction. I was lucky to make it out of there with papers, lighter... and my life.

That's my story and I'm stickin to it.

Live4Ever

silent sage wrote: »

When I asked for the tobacco he went rooting around the back of the display as if this request was a rare occurrence, amidst the mass confusion and horror amongst innocent onlookers in the small local shop, I lost the thought to ask for filters in the puzzling process of the transaction. I was lucky to make it out of there with papers, lighter... and my life.

That's my story and I'm stickin to it.

I bought 126 filters in Spar for E1. Dzzzeal!

quicklickpaddy

Why are the boxes cheaper than the pouches, even when you get the pack of skins in them? Is 12.5g the overall weight including the box and everything?

silent sage

Live4Ever wrote: »

I bought 126 filters in Spar for E1. Dzzzeal!

I got a box of Swan filter tips for E1 at a service station in Cork during the week, typical quantity is 165 according to the box. Sweet. I find it much easier to roll and smoke with a filter.

reverenddave

quicklickpaddy wrote: »

Why are the boxes cheaper than the pouches, even when you get the pack of skins in them? Is 12.5g the overall weight including the box and everything?

maybe it's easier to make the boxes ¿?¿?¿?
it's 12.5 gram of tobacco

silent sage wrote: »

I got a box of Swan filter tips for E1 at a service station in Cork during the week, typical quantity is 165 according to the box. Sweet. I find it much easier to roll and smoke with a filter.

i bought 2000 yes 2000 7mm thick x 23 mm extra long filters for €15
that'll last me 5 months

and i'm getting 120 - 130 cigarettes out of a 50g pouch
where i used to get 75-90 and
a 50g pouch is lasting me 7-8 sometimes 9 days
and my stained fingers are almost stain free
all because of long filters

and i'm starting to buy tobacco on-line for about €7 for a 50g pouch so
my yearly smoking bill has come from €3000 (a box a day)
down to €400 (a pouch and some filters every 8 days)

chucken1

How does buying online work? Is it safe?? Meaning safe from customs!

reverenddave

ill let you know during the week i'm waiting on a delivery as far as i know they're labelled as gift so customs will ignore it

chucken1

Thanks! How much can you buy in one go? I'd love a look at the website,are you allowed post it?

The Hill Billy

Please read & understand the forum charter. There is to be no discussion of excise duty evasion in this forum.

HB

reverenddave

Hill Billy wrote: »

Please read & understand the forum charter. There is to be no discussion of excise duty evasion in this forum.

HB

SORRY HB


@chucken1 i think it's 2kilo tobacco
or 2000 cigarettes

Hill Billy wont be too happy if i post the site name
i'll PM you

reverenddave

my tobacco arrived wednesday in really quick time

it's kinda scary having all that tobacco

hopefully will do me till january or february

feargswalsh69

revrenddave any chance you could PM me the name of that website aswell?
Cheers

JaneLane

+1 on the pm about that website! Thanks!

dubtom

+1 on the pm about that website! Thanks!

shano1888

Am I alone in not minding paying 60cent more for the pouch? loath the drum/amber leaf boxes for some reason.

AgileMyth

shano1888 wrote: »

Am I alone in not minding paying 60cent more for the pouch? loath the drum/amber leaf boxes for some reason.

Amber leaf have a mini pouch inside the box now instead of the old packaging, which was a bit rubbish. Probably a good while since that changed though, I bought my first box in years last week.

Its not too bad now.

jaysusake

+1 on the pm about that website! Thanks!

dj_

shano1888 wrote: »

Am I alone in not minding paying 60cent more for the pouch? loath the drum/amber leaf boxes for some reason.

I hate the boxes too. Way too messy to unpack the tobacco from the box and bit of paper it's in. Makes it almost impossible to roll while walking around.

Amber leaf is sold in a tiny 12.5 gram pouch inside the box. The only reason I swapped from Golden Virginia

JBnaglfar

dj_ wrote: »

I hate the boxes too. Way too messy to unpack the tobacco from the box and bit of paper it's in. Makes it almost impossible to roll while walking around.

Step 1: Buy a pouch.

Step 2: Use the tobacco.

Step 3: Buy a box and put the tobacco into the empty pouch.

Problem solved.

Simtech

reverenddave wrote: »

SORRY HB


@chucken1 i think it's 2kilo tobacco
or 2000 cigarettes

Hill Billy wont be too happy if i post the site name
i'll PM you

Could you PM me too? Cheers in advance!

dj_

Deleted User wrote: »

Amber leaf is sold in a tiny 12.5 gram pouch inside the box. The only reason I swapped from Golden Virginia

Will have to try it during the week. Not sure that one reason will get me to switch though.

JBnaglfar wrote: »

Step 1: Buy a pouch.

Step 2: Use the tobacco.

Step 3: Buy a box and put the tobacco into the empty pouch.

Problem solved.

I have tried this!

Only did it 2 or 3 times as I found that the pouch always seemed to break on me. The sides where the front and back of the pouch meet came apart in places which leaves the air in, drying out the tobacco.

Do you do this successfully?

plasteritup

would like a pm on that website 2 please,cheers:D

JBnaglfar

I alternate between pouches and boxes every so often as I don't particularly mind which I get. Haven't had any issues with it tearing, but I imagine it would if you used it long enough.

SteoL

JBnaglfar wrote: »

I alternate between pouches and boxes every so often as I don't particularly mind which I get. Haven't had any issues with it tearing, but I imagine it would if you used it long enough.

Usually have ana empty pouch so if I buy a box I simply empty into pouch. Cleaner to carry around.

Billtrip

Dear friends, If I could get a pm on that website, it would be great! Thanks in advance

markkelly2

Can you please pm me the name of the website also please.
Thank you.

locohobo

reverenddave wrote: »

maybe it's easier to make the boxes ¿?¿?¿?
it's 12.5 gram of tobacco





i bought 2000 yes 2000 7mm thick x 23 mm extra long filters for €15
that'll last me 5 months

and i'm getting 120 - 130 cigarettes out of a 50g pouch
where i used to get 75-90 and
a 50g pouch is lasting me 7-8 sometimes 9 days
and my stained fingers are almost stain free
all because of long filters

and i'm starting to buy tobacco on-line for about €7 for a 50g pouch so
my yearly smoking bill has come from €3000 (a box a day)
down to €400 (a pouch and some filters every 8 days)

Hey up Bud...
Any chance you would also PM me the addy of website...may prove cheaper than going to Spain to load up...TY Bud

clonadlad

+1 on the PM please!

dogpile

12.5 gram of Amber Leaf now includes 30 filters aswell as papers in the box...bargain

SteoL

dogpile wrote: »

12.5 gram of Amber Leaf now includes 30 filters aswell as papers in the box...bargain

Pity it tastes like ****.

Just TTP here no offense to AL smokers.

Jaycornyn

Could I get a PM of that website aswell please!!

Thanks!

RastaRed

would love a pm for that website too, cheers

The Hill Billy

Just PM the poster & ask him/her for the details.

tHB

Tomk1

quicklickpaddy wrote: »

Why are the boxes cheaper than the pouches, even when you get the pack of skins in them? Is 12.5g the overall weight including the box and everything?

The weight of tobacco in a box of golden virginia is 11.5g not 12.5g so not actually cheaper, not sure on the other boxes, I think the weight is on the foil wrapper, not on the box.

My Q.
Just wondering can shops have different prices, as 3 days ago I was charged €9 for 25g GV which is the normal price I pay, today in a supermarket was charged €9.45 ??

reverenddave

the rare times that i do but tobacco in shops i'd buy 12.5 grm pouches

and they vary from about 4.10 all the way up to 4.90

there seems to be less and less of a ''standard'' since the last budget

Silent night

HI Reverendave any chance you could pm me on that website as well thanks