Buying cigarettes for gift at JNB
Mar 28, 2014, 12:18 pm
#1
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Buying cigarettes for gift at JNB
I have never bought cigarettes before and was shocked to see that a carton costs about $ 60 at Costco.
Would it be cheaper to buy it duty free onboard AA or BA or at Terminal 5 at Heathrow or on arrival at JNB?
I am buying it as a request for someone in JNB which essentially will be a gift.
Would it be cheaper to buy it duty free onboard AA or BA or at Terminal 5 at Heathrow or on arrival at JNB?
I am buying it as a request for someone in JNB which essentially will be a gift.
Mar 31, 2014, 5:43 am
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When I used to smoke, I found that buying smokes at JNB was the cheapest option for me. I used to stock up on my outbound flights, and then, on arrivals. That would see me through until my next trip.
As long as your friend does not want a certain difficult to find brand, JNB should be your best option.
As long as your friend does not want a certain difficult to find brand, JNB should be your best option.
Mar 31, 2014, 10:55 am
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Costco in Orange County - ~ $60
AA onboard ~ $37
LHR duty free ~ £ 40
BA onboard ~ £ 30
JNB dutyfree arrival ~ $ 29
I bought a Marlboro carton of 200. A 400 carton was ~$ 54.
AA onboard ~ $37
LHR duty free ~ £ 40
BA onboard ~ £ 30
JNB dutyfree arrival ~ $ 29
I bought a Marlboro carton of 200. A 400 carton was ~$ 54.
Apr 3, 2014, 2:15 pm
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