Basic

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    britany_matthews

    Sun Feb 21 2010

    I usually smoke Marlboro, but I was short on cash thanks to needing a new tire, and Basics were the only cigarettes I could get my hands on. They're allright, and significantly cheaper than Marlboros. Not my favorite, but they're smokeable. The Lights leave a slight aftertaste, but take a drink of something and it's gone. I don't think it's worth smoking regularly though.

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    cancerstixrock

    Sun Nov 29 2009

    wow people really dont like theese..i have only tried the menthol blend and i was expecting to hate them....(i mean there called BASICS) but the taste and feel was just like a marlbro menthol....(maybee better) i think theyre decent

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    urethralicker

    Tue Jun 09 2009

    I have found 2 packs of these on the ground. First one was the Basic 100's, and the other one was Basic Ultra lights. These are not my preferred cigarette. They taste pretty bad, and they burn fast. I will still smoke them though. I'm not picky when it comes to smoking.

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    und3rag3dipp3r_lulz

    Mon Mar 16 2009

    While not the best in the world, they are pretty cheap, that's why the 3 star. That's pretty much all that's going for them, other than that they have an ok taste. When you're poor or without much money, these are the way to go, or quitting until you get 3 more dollars.

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    metalslugiv

    Sat Nov 01 2008

    While price doesn't guarantee quality at the higher end it does guarantee absolute shit at the lower end. If you can't afford to buy a decent cigarette you are better off quitting. These taste terrible. I only tried it because I was offered one at work and I was out of my usual brand and I did not have enough time to go buy a new pack before my break was over.

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    allstar87

    Tue Sep 09 2008

    these are absolutely horrible. they taste terrible and leave a bad aftertaste. only smoke them if you dont have anything else.

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    wafflekinglol

    Tue Jun 24 2008

    As their slogan claims "Everything in life is Basic", they're Basic. I smoke lights, only because they're free for me. I still think basic menthols are the shit, but seriously after 500 of them , I still prefer Newports over these. ***

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    strijdom

    Mon May 26 2008

    No flavor at all, almost like smoking dry maple tree leaves wrapped in newspaper.

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    joecamel714

    Mon Aug 06 2007

    Not So Good. They're...Basic,

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    mondurloe

    Wed Jun 27 2007

    You get what you pay for,inferior tobacco in a paper tube,but if your completly broke,your better off quiting.

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    nissania

    Wed Jun 06 2007

    cough cough CHOKE.  It only get's TWO stars because you have to consider the price point.  If you are fiending and broke, they are smokable.

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    yogurt

    Mon May 21 2007

    Poor quality. They taste like crap; kinda like a stale Marlboro thats been on the floor.

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    winstonman

    Mon May 21 2007

    These were the worst cigarette I have ever smoked.  If this were the only cigarettes available I would quit.

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    diprosopus

    Thu May 17 2007

    Had some basic 100's a while back, not that good but for the price you can't complain.

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    tothefullest7

    Tue Feb 06 2007

    horrible, taste like shit. sometimes im not even sure if thats really tobacco in there. i would even be hesitant to bum one, and even if i was really desperate.

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    poorderosaman

    Sun Jul 23 2006

    Basic is got to be the most awful tasting cigarette i ever puffed on.They smell & taste like crap.They are over priced but they do send out coupons quite often and when i do get coupons for them i pass them on or trash em'... Basic has nothing at all to brag about. Note this if you can handle menthol,then you may be able to handle them mentholated.But i doubt it..

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    snowflake1

    Sat May 20 2006

    I knew the world was coming to an end when I stepped into a local gas station and noticed that basics were a $1.50 more than marlboros.

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    aphaa749

    Fri Mar 17 2006

    The non filters are the good

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    oxxbradxxo

    Mon Jan 02 2006

    I have a better idea roll up a newspaper stick leaves in it and smoke away. You will never be able to tell the difference, and it will save you tons of money.

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    zebulonzachari_ah

    Wed Dec 14 2005

    ok if you bum one...they used to be cheaper which is why i remember someone i knew used to get them cos they were cheaper don't know if they still are...I wouldn't buy a pack tho...nothing special...just a 'basic' cigarette.

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    mikeshempbo

    Tue Aug 23 2005

    Not bad but not outstanding. Where can you get the non-filter or are you making those as you smoke :) Once saw an MI gas station selling these for more than Marlboros.

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    sirshacky

    Thu Aug 11 2005

    A brand I closely associate with white trash and truckers. Even me and my prissy 6th grade friends thought these were crappy. In truth, they're not bad smokes for the money....if they were a touch smoother and burned a little better (mine always seem to burn weirdly), I could see myself smoking them more. Right now, I only have one if I have to bum from my friend.

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    jazzybee

    Sat Aug 23 2003

    the reason i rated it great was because as far as taste it is 5 stars of nasty.. if these were the only cigarettes in the world, i would have to quit. i will roll my own or buy silvers (generic brand found in most tobacco stores) these (silvers) only cost 1.84 tax included and taste exactly as a marlboro and the menthols taste just like a newport. other than that i wouldn't give a basic to my worst enemy! i know why the name is basic because it is basically crap.

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    jimmycrackedco_rn

    Sun Jun 01 2003

    never tried, they had a low score and i felt sorry for them

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    nightshade

    Mon Apr 07 2003

    While not the best in the world, they are pretty cheap. That's pretty much all that's going for them, other than they have an ok taste. When you're poor or without much money, these are the way to go.

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    blythe

    Thu Jan 02 2003

    These are bad, if you are broke and need to buy generic I suggest Dorals, because they don't taste generic. I gave these a 2 because they are way better than GPC's, Kings, or Rogers. Yuck!! Go for Dorals, all the Dorals are pretty good, not as good as my Marlboro Lights 100's, but great in a pinch!

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    superseven

    Mon Apr 01 2002

    Basic lights are the ones I'm talking about here. They have a sweetly sickening tasting smoke. The smoke smells and tastes slightly like chocolate. Not recommended. I recommend Camel Lights or American Spirit Lights.

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    kendra_cmm

    Mon Feb 04 2002

    They taste something like a generic Marlboro.The menthol is the worst experiance in the world so don't even go there!

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    wah_wah

    Wed Jan 16 2002

    2 things that draws me to basic:no money, desparity

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    reeferman420

    Mon Jan 01 2001

    much like smoking dirt or pieces of fecal matter.

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    second_place

    Tue Dec 19 2000

    Basic cigarettes are only okay because it has a really harsh taste that lingers even after you are done. The after taste can be a drag when you have nothing to cleanse your mouth with. A positivee aspect though is when you are low on cash, you can still afford Basic. When all you need is a fix and the taste matters little to you, then these are the cigs for you.

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    lakerf3c

    Mon Dec 11 2000

    This cigarette is nasty! The taste it stale and it goes down anything but smooth. If you're low on money, collect change in the streets, cause it's not worth buying Basics.

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    rnafisi

    Wed Nov 22 2000

    Among all cigarettes I have ever smoked, Basic has ben the worst. Once, because of its cheaper price I bought Basics. But let me inform you about my idea about Basic after smoking it; its tobacco doesn't taste aromatic to me. It doesn't always burn well and required re-lighting in some cases. Maybe the problem is the low quality tobacco.

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    ainboy88

    Mon Nov 06 2000

    Basic cigarettes are very smooth and light. However, there's not much taste to it. Also, they burn out too quickly.

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    juli4537et

    Sun Mar 12 2000

    cheap but harsh.....