[Gabz]

I don't have the NJ or Delaware numbers at my fingertips, but I do have an average break down for a regular pack of cigarettes (marlboro or winston, not a generic)in virginia, had the governor's proposed increase been enacted (it wasn't) but this is a pretty good example.

93 cents.... VA sales and excise taxes
86 cents..... Other government taxes and fees, including MSA
$1.60........Manufacturer's cost
62 cents.....Average wholesale/retail markup
11 cents......manufacturer's profit

total $4.12


Hope that helps a little bit.

[greasepaint]

Gabz
two comments...
$1.60.., XYZ Cancer Sticks ,Inc., needs to move it workforce
and lawsuit liability, offshore
62 cents, does Walmart know about this?
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Why is there NO competition?
Somebody, fight back