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65 replies

amitheproblemhere · 06/05/2023 21:25

Just that really, circumstances have meant I may as well smoke again please don't judge.
i used to smoke silk cut what is that equivalent now ?'id like to know what i'm asking for

OP posts:
QueueEtwo · 06/05/2023 22:32

I don't smoke very often but I bought a pack of Marlborough Gold at a Station kiosk the other week!
He said they are £18 is that ok?

Yes it is hand them over! 🙄

CharlotteFlax · 06/05/2023 22:40

Ladies, you can't get menthol cigarettes heres in the U.K. anymore!

EmmaEmerald · 06/05/2023 22:44

I was actually wondering what happened to the sale of menthols because Matty Healy 😂

Thisbastardcomputer · 06/05/2023 22:45

CharlotteFlax · 06/05/2023 22:40

Ladies, you can't get menthol cigarettes heres in the U.K. anymore!

Mores the pity, can you imagine the fuss if they stopped flavoured gin.

hursty900 · 06/05/2023 22:51

You can buy menthol filters or little ball things to turn normal cigs menthol. It's a right faff tho. Lots of menthol vape options..

BewitchedBotheredandBewildered · 06/05/2023 22:54

Hi OP, I also hope you're OK.

Could you consider roll-ups?

Golden Virginia Yellow is a good sub for Silk Cut and I like that you can use the filters to choose how long a smoke you want.

My usual is 2 filters, which gives you a much shorter cig than ready made, and also stops the roll-up finger staining.

If you want a short few puffs, you can add a third filter or just not fill the paper all the way along.

Before I converted, I used to smoke 40 Silk Cut a day! I don't even want to do those sums.

Now get through about 60gms a week, about £20 for 30gms plus papers and filters.

Good luck sweetheart.

peeweechigs · 06/05/2023 23:04

Try vaping. A cheap disposable. Much better than fags and loads cheaper too

EmmaEmerald · 06/05/2023 23:05

I just got a disposable this week and so pleased.

CrotchetyQuaver · 06/05/2023 23:08

Mayfair sky blue are a pretty good and slightly cheaper substitute for silk cut purple

usernother · 06/05/2023 23:08

Dont buy silver. They are horrible. Impossible to get a drag from them

Furrybutts · 06/05/2023 23:13

For those of you that have mentioned you can't buy menthol cigarettes anymore, you can if you know where to go.
They are foreign ones, and very cheap.

Round here it's the Asian newsagents that have them under the counter. You just ask.

90stalgia · 06/05/2023 23:14

You can still get menthol filters if you fancy rolling your own.

eyesfullofstars · 06/05/2023 23:16

I haven’t smoked in a few years but Silk Cut were always a bit more expensive than the likes of Mayfair or Pall Mall so you might want to consider other options if cost is an issue. £16 a pack sounds painfully expensive! I hope you’re okay. If there’s anything you want to talk through then there will be plenty of people on here willing to listen.

Gymnopedie · 06/05/2023 23:18

usernother · 06/05/2023 23:08

Dont buy silver. They are horrible. Impossible to get a drag from them

They're all I ever have. The nearest thing you can get to fresh air and still smoke. I don't (so far, touch wood) suffer any smoking related illnesses, lung capacity is good. I dread to think where I'd be if I smoked anything stronger.

I hope you're OK OP.

nealjacob53 · 06/05/2023 23:29

i smoke rollups which costs £25 per week. my daughter lives in italy and marlbora cist 6 euros a pack! I have copd and wish i had never started

Porkandbeans1 · 06/05/2023 23:45

I loved marlboro gold's. I only stopped because I could justify the expense, I still miss it.

mumda · 06/05/2023 23:52

GoodVibesHere · 06/05/2023 22:10

£16

OMG!!!!

Indeed. The only problem smoking could solve is needing to get rid of a lot of money regularly.

MrsRobinsonsHandprints · 06/05/2023 23:57

peeweechigs · 06/05/2023 23:04

Try vaping. A cheap disposable. Much better than fags and loads cheaper too

This is like an op asking for the best type of steak and then you suggesting a processed burger patty.

Plus jury is still out of if it is better for you.

Swansandcustard · 07/05/2023 00:00

Gawd, OP, talk about vague booking ‘I might as well smoke’….

you ok, hun?

90stalgia · 07/05/2023 00:01

I'd pay £16 or more for 20 Consulate Menthol if you could still get them 😍

Kiwivicjules · 07/05/2023 00:04

BH blue are about £12 max a packet. Not sure where cigarettes cost £16 a packet!!

Username2101 · 07/05/2023 00:09

I started smoking again after a tough time and tried Stirling duel, which were quite light. I’m now vaping to try and stop.

eyesfullofstars · 07/05/2023 00:09

90stalgia · 07/05/2023 00:01

I'd pay £16 or more for 20 Consulate Menthol if you could still get them 😍

No menthols any more apparently! I used to love the Lambert and Butler clicky fags that turned to menthol. I assume they’re not allowed any more either.

TheFluffiestHobo · 07/05/2023 00:10

What I wouldn't give for a packet of davidoff white slims. Can you even buy them in the UK?

90stalgia · 07/05/2023 00:12

eyesfullofstars · 07/05/2023 00:09

No menthols any more apparently! I used to love the Lambert and Butler clicky fags that turned to menthol. I assume they’re not allowed any more either.

No. You can get menthol filters for roll-ups, but they're not the saaaaame Sad

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