Is it easy to get Cigs in London?

Posted by Small_Definition_653@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 34 comments

Hey so I’m going to London in a few weeks and I was wondering if it’s hard to get cigs in there while underage? And if yes then where and how much a pack thank youu ☺️

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Ilsluggo@reddit

And you should expect to pay around £15 for a pack of 20 smokes. Often closer to £20.

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Small_Definition_653@reddit (OP)

Im seriously shocked that could dread a whole family in here for a few days we usually pay like 3-4£

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Small_Definition_653@reddit (OP)

Poland and that’s why I’m kind of scared to buy cause my accent might throw people off cause I’ve heard the British hate poles but some people said that they don’t so I’m kind of confused but yeah it’s way cheaper here

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DoIKnowYouHuman@reddit

And for what it’s worth the British don’t hate Poles, some of the best fighters and hardest workers

That hate is usually an excuse for the hate most people have for those who take advantage of others for their own gain

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DoIKnowYouHuman@reddit

I neither wish to condone or encourage smoking (I’m 30/day since I turned 14 25 years ago, nothing cool or alluring, it’s an addiction which I have no willpower or reason to overcome, the same as my heavy drinking)…but you find the same information and knowledge on google anyway so I might as well provide https://www.gov.uk/bringing-goods-into-uk-personal-use

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bread-cheese-pan@reddit

Why not bring enough with you for your visit then?

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Small_Definition_653@reddit (OP)

I think I will buy it is gonna be hard to kinda sneak them through

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bread-cheese-pan@reddit

Just leave them in your suitcase

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Constant-Werewolf-39@reddit

This is totally the po po.

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Small_Definition_653@reddit (OP)

Nah bro I’m a teenage girl from Poland most likely not the police haha

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Fanoflif21@reddit

If you are underage shouldn't you be killing yourself with vapes instead?

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Small_Definition_653@reddit (OP)

LMAOO I use both

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Fanoflif21@reddit

Excellent. It's good to have goals.

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Small_Definition_653@reddit (OP)

Ikr??

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Fanoflif21@reddit

Don't you abbreviate at me young person; we haven't been formally introduced.

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Small_Definition_653@reddit (OP)

Im sorry I don’t understand?

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Fanoflif21@reddit

It's something we say in our house when we think someone is doing something a bit daft; why would you choose to suck poison into your lungs through two different ways?

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Small_Definition_653@reddit (OP)

Okay so if you really want to know my dad is a drug addict and an alcoholic and has tried to kill me on a few occasions my mom doesn’t really care and I have no one else I’ve had problems with self harming since I was around seven and with suicidal thoughts since I was around 8 I was molested three times and also had cancer after a while you don’t really see a point anymore. All of my experiences have left me with no way to rlly cope and I feel like I’ve tried everything already I’m just trying but it’s so hard smoking helps me calm down and offers helps me when it’s bad with my eating disorder but I am really sorry if I offended you I promise I didint know it’s offensive it just is a normal way of talking in English for me as I have never been to an English speaking country:(

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Fanoflif21@reddit

I'm sorry love; my replies were leaning towards the light hearted they weren't meant to offend or upset you.

Try listening to some yoga tapes and focus on your breath; I understand the temptation of a quick fix but hurting yourself will only achieve that-.pain.

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Small_Definition_653@reddit (OP)

Oh okay just rn it’s kinda hard I’m trying to get a little better before I quit I just know it’s not the right moment you seem like a lovely lady/guy I hope you have a good night❤️

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Fanoflif21@reddit

Take care of yourself and I hope things get easier and life gets kinder. ♥️

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TehTriangle@reddit

Go to a high street and just keep trying each convenience shop.

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Small_Definition_653@reddit (OP)

Isn’t someone gonna call the police?

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DoIKnowYouHuman@reddit

No, because legally the offence is in selling to someone under 18 (those selling commit the offence), there’s nothing illegal about buying (or attempting to buy) when under 18…so even if someone does call the police they’ll be told to stop wasting time

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Small_Definition_653@reddit (OP)

Oh okay thank you for the response 😊

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lt4536@reddit

Probably not in London, there's worse crimes being committed down there than a teen trying to get smokes

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Small_Definition_653@reddit (OP)

Fair

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myusername1111111@reddit

If you wait outside corner shops and ask an adult to buy you a pack of Richmond (one of the better, more reasonable priced smokes) . Once you get them, you will realise they are proper bangers!