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popular option among smokers who tire of increasing cigarette prices. You simply buy a bag of tobacco, some cigarette papers with or without filters, and a rolling mechanism. It requires patience; a trait I lack. I tried it and although the tobacco tasted good, I felt that it was far too time-consuming to make my own smokes. I just learned of an electric rolling machine that costs in the neighborhood of $500, and I plan on investigating this further. Five bills sounds like a lot of cash, but when you consider how much money could be saved by rolling your own cigarettes, it would pay for itself in a relatively short period of time. The tobacco and paper needed to make the equivalent of a carton costs around $20.00-$25.00.

F) Buy your cigarettes at smoke shops on Native American reservations.

This is my chosen option. The tobacco products are not taxed and therefore cost about $1.00 less per pack. Obviously, you may not have the fortune of residing near such a place, so this choice won't be feasible for everybody. I live about 60 miles away myself. The fuel required to make the trip would negate the savings on 1 carton, so I buy 3 or 4 at a time.

If you travel to different parts of the country, another suggestion I can throw your way is to check cigarette prices in different locales. Bring along a few hundred extra dollars for that vacation trip. If you are visiting a state where tobacco is a major industry; such as Virginia, the prices will be lower. Take advantage. Stock up and buy several cartons.

These are tips I've learned over my many years as a smoker. The bottom line? Save as much money as you can whenever you can. In this era of animosity toward smokers, I can tell you this:

Cigarettes aren't going to get cheaper.

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