France set to open floodgates to cheap fags - GoFuckYourself.com

brassmonkey · 06-01-2013, 09:11 AM

There may be good news ahead for smokers in France, as reports in the French press on Friday suggested the government is to lift a restriction on the amount of cigarettes that can be legally brought into the country from other EU states.

France looks set to remove limits on the number of cigarettes a person can bring into the country, according to France's Europe 1 radio on Friday meaning smokers in France will soon be able to stock up on cheap fags abroad to avoid the high cost of a packet back home.

French budget minister Jérôme Cahuzac, revealed the planned reform at a meeting of customs officers on Thursday the radio station claims.

At present, it is illegal to bring more than five cartons (50 packs) of cigarettes into France from other EU countries.

However, a European Court of Justice decision due in 10 days' time may force the French government to abandon these constraints, after the European Commission brought a complaint against Paris in 2010.

EU regulations, based on the 1992 Maastricht Treaty, are designed to protect the free circulation of goods and persons between EU member-states.

There has been angry reaction from French tobacco-sellers, who stand to lose out if smokers in France can bring an unlimited supply of cheaper cigarettes into the country.

President of the French confederation of tobacconists, Pascal Montedon told Europe 1 on Friday, ?I'm very bitter about this. Europe has completely lost the plot.?

?On the one hand Europe wants to impose all sorts of restraints on us, like generic packaging, and on the other hand, they're leaving open the possibility that any consumer can go and buy their cigarettes in Eastern Europe, where they can be 15 times cheaper, and bring them back to France,? said Montedon.

His group is calling for a price freeze on cigarettes sold in France, until the cost of tobacco in neighbouring countries begins to increase.

The average price of a pack of 20 cigarettes in France is ?6.60.

The French state coffers also stand to lose ?3.5 billion per year in taxes and duties paid on cigarettes, if the five-carton limit is lifted, according to Europe 1.

At present, one out of every five cigarettes smoked in France originates abroad, with half of those coming from Spain, and a further 30 percent imported from the Benelux countries.

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Sly · 06-01-2013, 09:15 AM

Damn, that's $10 a pack. What do they go for here in the United States?

CurrentlySober · 06-01-2013, 09:19 AM

The UKs worse - I pay on average £8.50 for 20 Cigs.

Thats 9.95 euros or nearly $13.00 !

brassmonkey · 06-01-2013, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Sly

Damn, that's $10 a pack. What do they go for here in the United States?

http://www.theawl.com/2011/06/what-a...state-by-state
http://www.theawl.com/2012/06/pack-of-cigarettes-cost

almost $12 a pack in new york!

Sly · 06-01-2013, 09:30 AM

This is my favorite part:
Methodology: Prices were obtained by calling a gas station in each state's most populous city and asking the clerk for the price of a pack of Marlboro Reds with tax. Memphis, Tenn., was toughest (nine phone calls). The gas station in Milwaukee, Wis., had the only employee who ended the conversation with "have a good one."

Whenever I call a store or a business, I always end the conversation with "thank you, have a nice day." They always reply back with the same and they suddenly sound happy. The above explains why!

dyna mo · 06-01-2013, 09:35 AM

did i also read they are banning electronic cigarettes indoors? or was that another country?

k0nr4d · 06-01-2013, 10:15 AM

I don't smoke but they're about 2,50eur/pack in poland

brassmonkey · 06-02-2013, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by k0nr4d

I don't smoke but they're about 2,50eur/pack in poland

wtf are they putting in there? mulch?

pornmasta · 06-02-2013, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by brassmonkey

French budget minister Jérôme Cahuzac, revealed the planned reform at a meeting of customs officers on Thursday the radio station claims.

Error:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22147406

pornmasta · 06-02-2013, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by dyna mo

did i also read they are banning electronic cigarettes indoors? or was that another country?

no you are right, france

WetandPuffy · 06-02-2013, 10:06 PM

The UK is getting ridiculous in the cost of cigaretts.

Good job I dont smoke , thats all I can say

Spunky · 06-02-2013, 10:38 PM

I quit that nasty habit

EddyTheDog · 06-02-2013, 10:47 PM

I was going to make a "cheap French fags" joke - I can't think of one though...

Help me out.....

brassmonkey · 06-02-2013, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Spunky

I quit that nasty habit

i have a cigar very rarely

06-01-2013, 09:11 AM	#1
brassmonkey Pay It Forward Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Yo Mama House Posts: 77,056	France set to open floodgates to cheap fags There may be good news ahead for smokers in France, as reports in the French press on Friday suggested the government is to lift a restriction on the amount of cigarettes that can be legally brought into the country from other EU states. France looks set to remove limits on the number of cigarettes a person can bring into the country, according to France's Europe 1 radio on Friday meaning smokers in France will soon be able to stock up on cheap fags abroad to avoid the high cost of a packet back home. French budget minister Jérôme Cahuzac, revealed the planned reform at a meeting of customs officers on Thursday the radio station claims. At present, it is illegal to bring more than five cartons (50 packs) of cigarettes into France from other EU countries. However, a European Court of Justice decision due in 10 days' time may force the French government to abandon these constraints, after the European Commission brought a complaint against Paris in 2010. EU regulations, based on the 1992 Maastricht Treaty, are designed to protect the free circulation of goods and persons between EU member-states. There has been angry reaction from French tobacco-sellers, who stand to lose out if smokers in France can bring an unlimited supply of cheaper cigarettes into the country. President of the French confederation of tobacconists, Pascal Montedon told Europe 1 on Friday, ?I'm very bitter about this. Europe has completely lost the plot.? ?On the one hand Europe wants to impose all sorts of restraints on us, like generic packaging, and on the other hand, they're leaving open the possibility that any consumer can go and buy their cigarettes in Eastern Europe, where they can be 15 times cheaper, and bring them back to France,? said Montedon. His group is calling for a price freeze on cigarettes sold in France, until the cost of tobacco in neighbouring countries begins to increase. The average price of a pack of 20 cigarettes in France is ?6.60. The French state coffers also stand to lose ?3.5 billion per year in taxes and duties paid on cigarettes, if the five-carton limit is lifted, according to Europe 1. At present, one out of every five cigarettes smoked in France originates abroad, with half of those coming from Spain, and a further 30 percent imported from the Benelux countries. full article... __________________ TRUMP 2025 KEKAW!!! - The Laken Riley Act Is Law! DACA ENDED - SUPPORT AZ HCR 2060 52R - email: brassballz-at-techie.com

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Sly Let's do some business! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 31,296	This is my favorite part: Methodology: Prices were obtained by calling a gas station in each state's most populous city and asking the clerk for the price of a pack of Marlboro Reds with tax. Memphis, Tenn., was toughest (nine phone calls). The gas station in Milwaukee, Wis., had the only employee who ended the conversation with "have a good one." Whenever I call a store or a business, I always end the conversation with "thank you, have a nice day." They always reply back with the same and they suddenly sound happy. The above explains why! __________________ Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted Windows VPS now available - just $50/mo Wanted: CCBill pay sites for sale

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