Doon frae Troon
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I see Sainsburys have stopped selling ciggarettes in some of thier Scottish stores.
Sign of the times?
Sign of the times?
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MegaSteve
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Being a non-smoker I've never had to worry about looking for the tobbacco kiosk when out shopping... But I do believe not many [if any] of the local supermarkets still sell 'smoking' products... Since changing hands recently local newsagents has stopped selling cigarrettes/tobbaco etc... No bad thing in my opinion...
Doon frae Troon
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Strange how you would never expect M&S foodstores to sell fags but you would always expect the big supermarkets.
I quite like to see them working as unofficial tax collectors.
I quite like to see them working as unofficial tax collectors.
MegaSteve
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Think all businesses [inc golf clubs] are unofficial tax collectors... VAT etc etc
I bought some in Sainsbury's this morning for the wife. I usually refuse to buy them for her but as she's coughing like a tractor...
And Jeez, what a price! I worked it out that it costs her £2k a year!!
And Jeez, what a price! I worked it out that it costs her £2k a year!!
sJoe
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Time to righteous ( LOL) gave up smoking 20yrs ago...was 40/50 a day man... and have never looked back..
kev_off_the_tee
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Yeah I stopped 10 years ago after smoking 30 a day. I woke up one morning after a big night out and my mouth was like burnt sandpaper. I've never touch another since and cannot stand the smell
DappaDonDave
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Surely this is a good thing?...Try using the time and one you'd save smoking & buying cigs to invest in the stock market. The worst that will happen is you lose all your money and be healthy. If you continue to smoke, you'll lose all your money and be unhealthy.
JustOne
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Interesting move...might bring a few shoppers back to their local shops... certainly the newsagent - a little money out of the pockets of the big guys for once.
Problem is all the little newsagents and corner shops died out in most areas decades ago
Doon frae Troon
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The corner shop makes more profit from a Mars Bar than a packet of ciggies.
drawboy
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Strangely I vividly remember my Mother always telling me smoking was the only pleasure she had......sadly passed away through lung cancer aged 62. Honestly guys and gals if you can give up please give it a go. I know you could get run over by a bus tomorrow etc but it isn't doing you any good.
Oddsocks
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Sounds like a guilt free pass for loads of expensive shiney bats :thup:
Probably more of a tax dodge from the supermarket.
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/b...ng-cigarettes-from-stores-and-selling-1130146
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/b...ng-cigarettes-from-stores-and-selling-1130146
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dufferman
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As a young, cool, in with the crowd teenager I used to buy the odd ten deck of B&H Silver to hang out at a youth center with. Get me!
I remember they were just more than £2 a pack. Saw a kiosk the other day... my god. They've got a lot more expensive in the last 10 years!!!!!!!
I remember they were just more than £2 a pack. Saw a kiosk the other day... my god. They've got a lot more expensive in the last 10 years!!!!!!!
StrangelyBrown
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Was just about to post this. It's nothing to do with concern for anyone's health.
Doon frae Troon
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Perhaps not from Sainsburys but a decent move bt the Scottish Government.
There was loads of Hoo Haa when at the start of this year the stopped alcohol being promoted in 3 for £10 wine and £20 for 3 boxes of lager type deals.
The supermarket aisles look a lot better know and the price of drinks seem to be about the same. Folk just not being suckered into excessive buying.
More power to thier elbow at least they are trying something positive.
