With the price of a pack of smokes reaching the stratosphere and more increases on the way, buying cheap cigarettes online is becoming more and more attractive. Duty-free and Native American sites can offer cigarettes at a fraction of the price you'd usually pay. If you don't smoke, don't start. But if you're a committed smoker like I am, buying online can mean a very substantial savings.

In some states, almost half of what you're paying for a pack of cigarettes is made up of taxes. It's an easy tax to get passed, since it targets a very specific group. And since so many people think we shouldn't be smoking anyway, it's easy to impose punitive levels of taxes.

Fortunately, Native Americans are offering us the peace pipe. Since tribal lands are considered sovereign nations, they are exempt from US taxes. They pass that savings on to us by selling cheap cigarettes online. There are literally thousands of Native American sites that sell premium brands such as Winston, Marlboro and Salem. They also offer economy brands at an even deeper discount.

Cheap Cigarettes by Mail

You have to plan ahead a bit to take advantage of cheap cigarettes offered online. Shipping can take up to ten days, though faster service is usually available for a fee. I usually order three to five cartons at a time to take advantage of reduced shipping charges. I reorder when I open the last carton. With savings up to $30 per carton, it's well worth thinking ahead.