I think I've gotten the message (I hope)

[nyrnyr1994]

I'm touched by the response from my posting about my rediculous habit of smoking on this thread:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=166992

I thank those that replied and gave me a good thrashing about it :spank:

I sat down and calculated how much I spend a year on this (warning: these numbers are not for the feint of heart)

Avg. cost of 1 pack = $5.00
Approx. 2 packs per day = 2 * $5.00 = $10.00/per day
$70.19/per week
$304.17/per month
$3,650 PER YEAR!!!
:smoke::argh:

Well I don't know about you, but I'd love to have back that extra $300 a month. I really hope I'm going to do it this time, that I'm not going to fall back. It's time, time to let go of this.

[DoNotRefill]

1. You're buying your smokes in the wrong place.

We get cartons for $20.99, all major brands.

[Rick Myers]

2. Where???

We pay $26.00 per carton of Basics in Indianapolis, best price I can find...

[madrchsod]

4. basics...

i`m glad i quit before these came out..then again i used to smoke old golds and pall mall....
there is a rumor floating around that "basics"were named after the movie "basic instinct"

[prolesunited]

5. Some encouragement guys.

Don't tell him where or how to get them cheaper if expense is his rationale for quitting. :spank:

[DoNotRefill]

6. I'm in the south....

Marlboros, Camels, etc, $20.99 a carton.

Last time I saw Basics advertised was $13.99 a carton.

Maybe you have different taxes there?

[Don_G]

9. $26????

I get mine for less that $13 including tax!

[nyrnyr1994]

3. Theyre not cheap in NJ

And even at that price...

$20.99/10 = $2.10 per pack

$2.10 * 2 = $4.20 per day
$29.48 per week
$127.75 per month
$1,533 per year

[prolesunited]

7. That is an awful lot of money

And think of all the money is going to cost you in the long run in terms of your health. I quit 16 months ago and I take all the money I saved -- which is no longer going to Repug companies -- and spend it on liberal causes, donating here and to other organizations and campaigns as well as buying liberal magazines and books.

Make a plan, set a date, and stick to it. We'll all be here to help. There's a number of people who have quit with the help of the support that they receive here.

[Don_G]

12. Ever Heard Of The Post Office?

Aren't we friends?

[Skittles]

13. HEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The person you're responding to is DIABETIC and REALLY NEEDS TO QUIT, DAMMIT!

[pansypoo53219]

8. i always thought the best arguement NOT to smoke

was the $$$.

frivilous stuff my great aunt buys, she says i used my cigarette money.

[jono]

10. Congratulations!

Our inspiration in you is inspirational to me, so I'm going to quit too. Remember to try nicotine fading, and I agree with others who've recommended patches or Zyban (the Zyban was more helpful for me, but every person is different, and it's OK to use them together if under doctor's advice). Best of luck, and don't get discouraged.

:toast:

[nyrnyr1994]

14. Glad to hear it

I think I'm going to ask my doctor about zyban or the patch, since while going at it cold turkey is admirable, its been very uneffective in my case.

Now what to do with that extra cash....I think if it happens this time another donation to DU would be on the list. :bounce:

[bigendian]

11. anytime you feel the urge....

bring it here. we can talk.